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Part of our Art Around the World unit, this fun project has us visiting in South America. With our first graders we practiced directed draw

Students explored the tradition of The Mola of Panama, noting the use of contrasting colors, abstract patterns as well as noting the contras

Looking for a colorful summer/spring time kindergarten project - This is our colorful and fun chameleon project.

This is a great project for grades one through three. Let’s look at values, landscapes, warm and cool colors, and observational drawing.

I often get the question from students of WHY do we have to do sketchbook? Well… there’s lots of benefits!

I think this might be favorite of the year! Kindergarten took a look at Van Gogh’s sunflowers (all 5 of his paintings!) and we dug in.

Our Art Around the World Unit — South America: Students explored the fascinating Mexican folk art known as Amate bark painting.

Who doesn’t love cute and cuddly bears. I generally hate chalk pastel but only because it’s so messy.

Another one for our Art Around the World — Australia. I went looking for landmarks and there aren’t too many that stand out in the Outback.

What do we learn from looking at art? Do we need to learn something by looking at art for it to be a valuable piece?

Start the new year with an art room refresh to provide the innovation you and your students need to reengage in learning and creating.

Here we go! Our very first blog post. It’s been something on the to-do list forever...