Turkeys!

Kindergarten Turkey Paintings

Ask me if you can draw a "Hand Turkey." Go ahead. Ask.

......."NO!" 

While telling kids that there is a right or wrong way to draw anything makes my skin crawl, I cannot stand Hand Turkeys! Since Kindergarten artists want to draw turkeys one way or another, I help them create more unique versions using simple lines and shapes. 

We drew with pencils, traced the lines with black oil pastel and then painted with tempera paint cakes.

Gratitude Journals

#gratitude #journal with #morningmindfulness at #Waitsfieldschool #gradesfiveandsix

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Zentangle Feathers for Thanksgiving

Artists practiced their Zentangle doodling by creating beautiful feather designs.  Some students chose to add words in their feathers to tell what they are thankful for.  Others may have reflected on feelings of gratitude while creating their feathers. Zentangle doodling offers a calm opportunity for reflection and thankfulness, whether creating a piece that expresses this or being mindful during the creation process. 

Getting ready for our Thanksgiving Luncheon

Kindergarten artists made leaf table runners to decorate for our Community Thanksgiving Luncheon. 

Table Runner for Thanksgiving Lunch

Turkeys!