Kindergarten Art

I took some time at the beginning of class to work as a group on scissor skills. Each student had an organic "Matisse inspired" shape drawn on an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of white paper. They tried to follow the line and cut as cleanly as they could. Several students were able to successfully cut the complex shapes and they completed their work. If you have time at home, scissor skills are simple practice work that will help them tremendously in art. We are going to switch gears this week to give them a break with the scissor work, but will certainly collage and cut with future project. 

We will begin our Diwali sand art today in class. I will present radial designs, symmetry and how to "draw with glue." Wish me luck, 18 Kindergarten artists with glue and sand makes for an interesting class!