Saturday, November 28, 2015

Idiom Drawings by Grade 4

See if you can guess the idioms depicted in these drawings.  Answers below!





1.  Put on your thinking cap
2. Two peas in a pod
3. Top banana
4.  Let's talk turkey
5.  In a pickle

Laurel Burch Cats by Grade 3

These fabulous cat drawings were inspired by the colors and patterns found in the cats painted by artist Laurel Burch.


Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Turkey Puppets Grades 1 - 5

Many classes in grades 1 - 5 made these cute and colorful little paper turkey puppets the days leading up to Thanksgiving.  Each one is totally unique!

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Fauvist Cities by Grade 2

Inspired by the artwork of Henri Matisse and the group of artist called the Fauves (Wild Beasts), second graders used wild, unusual and and creative colors for these city streets.




Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Warm and Cool Owls by Grade 1

First graders sculpted textured owls out of clay.  Then they created a cool color sky background and painted their owls using the warm colors.  Aren't they adorable!?

Friday, November 6, 2015

PEACEBUILDERS Peace Flags by Grades 3 and 4 !!


Third and fourth graders created these peace flags after brainstorming about what peace feels like, looks like and sounds like.  Look for the banners on display in the front of the school, they look fabulous!!!