And we're off!
The first few Art classes at Archway Chandler were filled with preparing our portfolios and observing our first painting together: Sunday on La Grande Jatte by Georges Seurat. Kindergarten and 1st Grade students studied the painting and used correct vocabulary to describe where certain objects in the painting were located (e.g., top, middle, bottom, left, right, etc.) Kindergarten students colored a sheet that looked just like the real painting, while 1st Grade students followed directions on what objects to color at specific places on the sheet.
Week 1 at Archway Lincoln allowed us to introduce ourselves and discuss classroom procedures, while we are in Art class. Both Kindergarten and 1st Grade students read the book Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg. We discussed what a mistake is and how we can turn our mistakes in Art into something beautiful. Students were given an "oops" from the book and asked to turn it into something that looked like it was intended. 1st Grade students prepared their portfolios and are ready to discuss our first painting together! Kindergarten students, be ready! You get to prepare your portfolios this upcoming week.
Thank you, again, for giving me the opportunity to introduce your children to the world of Visual Arts. I feel so lucky to be teaching such an eager group of learners. Your support and patience throughout these first days of school has been so appreciated.
Have a lovely weekend!
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