Kindergarten Sketchbook Monsters

Today in Mrs. Davies class, we had a bit of free time to work on our "Shape Monster" assignment in our sketchbooks. Students had to begin with one of the shapes discussed in class, and then add any attributes (lots of eyes, sharp teeth, claws, etc.) that would turn their shape into a monster. When the majority of the class finished, we came up with the following questions to ask our classroom artists about their monsters.

Here are some videos of what the kids were saying about their monsters: 

Tiger Time!

We found a tiger! For the past couple of days, the tiger cam from the San Diego Zoo has been pretty docile as second graders continue to work on their Rousseau tigers. However, today we had a ton of tiger action as we watched them lounge in the 80 degree weather (we googled it) as well as groom each other. 

van Gogh Swirling Skies- 1st Grade

For the past couple of weeks, first grade students have been learning about the life and art of Vincent van Gogh. Students have recently started on creating the swirls seen in a lot of van Gogh's brushwork, as well as adding a ton of color to their compositions. For a little inspiration, students watched the "Interactive Starry Night" video that actually brings van Gogh's brushwork to life!

  

Peacocks Step 1 Complete!

Here are some pictures of freshly built clay peacocks from third grade!