February 16, 2012

Up, up and away



Visual Arts Standards:

3.V.1.4   Understand characteristics of the Elements of Art, including lines, 
shapes, colors, textures, form, space, and value.

3.V.1.5   Understand characteristics of the Principles of Design, including repetition, 
movement, emphasis, contrast, balance, proportion, harmony, and unity.
3.CX.2.2 Understand how to use information learned in other disciplines, such as 
math, science, language arts, social studies, and other arts in visual arts.



Please excuse the blurred faces....it's for student protection.

February 14, 2012

i heart you

 My adorable pirate card from Mrs. Carr's class.
 My valentines
 for the boys
for the girls

February 12, 2012

Adventures in Paper Mache


 Step 1: Cut out letter in card board
Step 2: Support letter with dixie cups

 Step 3: Fully tape edges

 Step 4: Make a glue/water solution to dip newspaper strips in. 
Make sure letter is fully wrapped and coated with glue mixture.
Step 5: Paint! 

February 8, 2012

In the south pole you'll find...





Students wrote about what they like to do in the winter time.


February 4, 2012

puffa puffa stick stick


Based on the book: