Kindergarten artists painted pictures of themselves enjoying Vermont's snowy weather. We read The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats and Snow on Snow, by Allison Chapman.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
District Art Show at Red Hen Bakery
March is Youth Art Month!
Celebrate Youth Art Month with the fantastic artists of Washington West School District. For the week of March 1-6, artwork from all of the schools in the district will be on display at Red Hen Bakery in Middlesex. There is a closing reception on Sunday, March 6th at 4:00.
Celebrate Youth Art Month with the fantastic artists of Washington West School District. For the week of March 1-6, artwork from all of the schools in the district will be on display at Red Hen Bakery in Middlesex. There is a closing reception on Sunday, March 6th at 4:00.
Waitsfield students featured in the show are:
Claudia Derryberry
Anda Gully
Piper Lowe
Sasha Lawton
Taylor Magnant
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
"When art is taught well..."
When art is taught well, children are enthusiastic about learning; and when such is the case, art can influence the whole atmosphere of a school, and other fields of study seem to benefit by its good effects. Thinking becomes livelier, and children take a greater interest and pride both in their school and in themselves. School halls, classrooms, and the principal's office are changed from drab areas into places of real visual interest, and children proudly bring their parents to school to see exhibitions of work. Principals report a greater degree of cooperation not only among the children themselves but also among members of the teaching staff and between the public and the school. Most of all, successful teachers bring the student to believe that art matters. They also help parents understand why art is worth the time and money required, that it occupies a justifiable position in general education.
Hurwitz, A., & Day, M. (2007). Children and their art: Methods for the elementary school (8th ed.).
The Snowy Day
In Kindergarten art class, we read The Snowy Day, by Ezra Jack Keats. We used sponges and other found objects to print a blizzard on large blue paper.
Fiber Arts
Upper unit students are studying various forms of fiber arts. They are working on several different projects, including weaving, knitting and crocheting.
Eric Carle Collages
A few of our favorite Eric Carle books:
First and second grade artists painting paper and cutting shapes for our Eric Carle collages:
First and Second grader artwork:
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