We are having a Scream in Art!

Today I painted my face after the famous "Scream" by Edvard Munch..........

Supporting Literacy

If you are anything like me you own an exorbitant amount of books. I can get lost for hours pouring over the pages of children's books especially, and I love to incorporate them into my lessons. Below is the link to one of my favorite spots for ordering brain food. Better World Books works to support the cause of literacy by donating a book for each purchase you make. The great news is that if you buy from their used book selection you save money, promote green living, and advocate for literacy!
www.betterworldbooks.com

No Fourth Graders This Year

Sadly, I do not have any fourth grade art classes this year.

"Art isn't the frosting on the cake: It's part of the main course, the entreé of life."
-E.M. Jacamo

Georgia O'Keeffe inspired watercolor paintings by third grade!

Georgia O'Keeffe inspired watercolor paintings by third grade!

The Power of Art

Teacher Thoughts: Art is an important part of your child's elementary education, regardless of whether you think he or she will be the next Picasso or Cassatt. Children are active learners, and making art is a hands-on activity that expands the imagination and exercises creativity. In the art room we help to develop small motor control and hand-eye coordination. Making art sharpens the powers of observation and concentration and builds creative problem solving skills. It's also lots of fun!

Amazing Interactive Art History and Art Making Website for Kids!

 The National Gallery of Art has created a fabulous resource that makes art history fun, interactive and kid accessible through a series of activities that include making your own digital art as well as reinventing well known artworks by famous and lesser known artists. Enjoy!

http://www.nga.gov/kids/