Second Grade: Where the Action Is!

Since the Second graders have been learning about verbs, I thought it would be fun to give their study a little artistic spin! First, the children used pipe cleaners to make a poseable manniquin complete with beaded joints. We dscussed how verbs show action, and then the children had fun posing their manniquins. Finally, they referred to their manniquins as each child drew a picture of a person in action. Here are a few of their great drawings.

Draw with an EYEDROPPER?

Sometimes artists use commonplace items in not so common ways. Such was the case recently when our Fifth graders drew portraits with EYEDROPPERS and India ink! Once the drawings were dry, they carefully used brushes to add bursts of watercolor.  And yes, they are SUPPOSED to have elongated necks since we were painting in the style of Modigliani!

Painting by Modigliani - Our Inspiration

Now check out the beautiful portraits below!

 

 

 

Didn't they do a fabulous job?

Penguin Power

Little did we know last week when the Second graders made these adorable penguins that we'd finally have a blast of winter weather!



 

 





Happy New Year!

Just wanted to wish you a

Happy New Year

and

say

Thank you for supporting the

PTF

Christmas Ornament Sale!

 

 



Merry Christmas!

For God so loved the world

 that He gave His only Begotten Son

that whosoever believeth in Him

should not perish

but have everlasting Life.

 

John 3:16 

Lending PTF a Helping Hand....

What a treat it has been for the children and me to lend the PTF a hand with their current fundraiser, a Christmas ornament sale. We have painted, glittered, sewn, beaded, and glued some of the cutest holiday baubles ever! Check out samples below! Want to make sure you get your child's ornament? Place your order by Thursday, December 13! Unsold ornaments will be on sale  to the general public at the PDS Christmas Program at the BPAC Thursday night.



Row 1: Preschool, 5K, First Grade
Row 2: Second Grade, Third Grade
Row 3: Fourth Grade, Fifth Grade, Sixth Grade



It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas!

Just like the song says...It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas...in the art room! We have been as busy, busy, busy as little elves making very special Christmas ornaments and painting beautiful nutcrackers. Here's a glimpse of some of the fun!