Primary Kandinsky's

Primary Kandinsky artworks

I'm beginning to teach Kindergarteners about primary colors. I created a pre and post "test" to see if they've learned what I've set out to teach them.

Before beginning to teach, I asked each student to go to their seat and fill out what they thought the Primary Colors were.

After that, I read a book, showed them a short video clip and taught them how to do rotating paint. We used only the primary colors and they were allowed to paint their background however they wanted.

Kindergarteners finished their Primary Kandinsky paintings today. They began by gluing on a frame and writing their name.

They used cardboard squares to print designs into their art.

The worksheets were given back and they were given another chance to color in what the primary colors are. We got an almost 100% correct response after doing this artwork.

These artworks are really abstract beauties!!

Drawing Wood Models

All year long, my second graders have been asking when they get to do an artwork using the wood models.  Today was the day!

I started out drawing one on the white board for them. I showed them how to create the shapes, how to move the models and how the shapes of the wood models are not all the same sizes.

They chose a colored sheet of paper, grabbed black papers and got to work!

I love how they have this fun, abstract look to them and that each artwork is completely different!

STEAM Day

Today our school took a day to mix up the classes and come up with a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) project to take place in our room.

I decided my students were going to make a playground. I started out creating a base. Of course it had to be painted gold!

Next, I gathered supplies.

My students who came in were mixed grades.

I gave them a box of supplies for their tables and told them to start creating!

They also drew a picture of themselves to add to the playground.

In the end, I spray painted the whole thing gold as well to unify it.

It hangs outside my door and it's getting quite a lot of attention. The kids love to find the part they created and find their person in the playground.

So much fun learning took place today!

Britto Puppy

Today first graders started a new project. We began by discussing our pets and then read a book about dogs. We also looked at artworks by Romero Britto and discussed his life.

Students practiced drawing their puppy. We then drew one together, put in lines and began to paint in the shapes.

This week students watched a short video of Romero Britto working on art. They spent the rest of the hour painting their puppy.

Today students glued their puppy onto a frame. We also brainstormed different lines and shapes that could be used to design the puppy.

The students went "puppy hunting" with a black crayon to find the puppy and outline it. They began to add in designs with oil pastels after the outlining was done.

Today students finished their puppies. They added designs and patterns to complete the artwork. 

They turned out great!

Self-Portraits

Today Kindergarteners began working on their self portraits. We talked about facial features and drew together. Students outlined their self-portrait with sharpie when finished drawing.

Today kindergarteners worked on painting in their self portrait. 

Students finished their self portraits today. They glued on a frame and cut themselves out. I love how different and unique each looks.