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| First Grade Spring Tree Collage |
Have a Wonderful Summer!
I hope you can make time and space for creativity, this summer,
for yourself as well as for your children. Here are a few ideas:
- take some chalk outside, wet or dry
- get out the watercolor paints
- keep a drawing journal
- get a white board for drawing
- make a weaving loom out of a cardboard box
- make a hide-out from a large box
- draw in the sand
- make a sand castle
- make a collaborative drawing on a napkin
- get some air-dry clay and create small sculptures
- dumpster dive and make a cool recycle object of art
- read a book and imagine the pictures...
Some magical moments in the art room this year:
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| A primary student's drawing on a white board. The white board allows that magical feeling of non-permanence; the ability to erase and start over, the infinite possibilities. It also feels so good to glide the marker over the smooth surface. |
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| A kindergarten student mixing paint colors (primary colors plus white): This is a favorite activity for many. The combinations are endless! |
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| Two kindergarten students enjoy drawing together, with the forbidden "Sharpies" no less! |
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| A first grader decided to make her weaving with a color pattern. Weaving can be very relaxing once you get the hang of it!  and things she most cherishes. |
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| A second grader decided to create an "old-timey" airplane. We found a photo and he created this model completely by himself using recycled items in the art room. |
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| The second graders were challenged with a Watercolor Line Challenge: Create as many different kinds of lines as you can in one art class. "This was really fun!" |
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| A third grader creates a shadow box that expresses her identity. The boxes will be displayed in the library through Graduation. |
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| The third grade "Personal Portrait" project: Create a portrait that tells something important about you and includes: 1. all, or part of your body 2. a meaningful object 3. a meaningful setting |
Suggested Summer reading for parents:
This book explains the importance of TIME and SPACE for children to spark their imaginations and explore their creativity. It's a quick read and full of great ideas. In this era of so much "screen time" this book holds the space for true creative expression.
(available on Amazon)
