First grade started their unit in color! After reading the book A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni, I showed the class how to draw chameleons step by step (weird voices help - and letting them put their own twist on them like a mad face, etc.) Next was the fun part - painting! I … Continue reading Colorful Chameleons
Category: First Grade
Everglades and Art Competitions
Art competitions are a controversial subject among teachers. Do you risk getting a student's hopes up? Who's judging these things anyway? And isn't is about the process not the product? With these thoughts in mind, I made the decision take part in a juried art exhibit called Literacy Through Art at the Hart Memorial Library. … Continue reading Everglades and Art Competitions
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