Spiders-2nd Grade

Dancing Skeletons-3rd Grade

El Dia de los Muertos is a tradition that is celebrated in Mexico for over 500 years. It is celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. This is a time to remember and honor loved ones who have passed away. It is not supposed to be sad or scary; it’s a time to celebrate life itself. In Mexico on these two days people create altars that are filled with food, photographs, candles, skulls, flowers, etc. to remember all the great memories from those who have passed away. Some Mexicans decorate and set up altars at the grave sites as well. The calavera, or skeleton is an important symbol during Dia del los Muertos. On these two special days there are many types of toys, food, masks and miniatures made to look like skulls or skeletons. The 3rd grade students studied the proportions of the body and how the body moves. Students were able to create 3 different skeletons in different dancing positions. They had to remember to fill their space and not leave much negative space. Students were able to add many details to their skeletons to create a movement. Finally students used various lines, shapes and colors to fill their backgrounds to create unity throughout their artwork.

1st Grade Owl Sculptures

My first grade students learned all about owls through some UTube Videos. I have found UTube to be a great source to engage students in learning! Students discussed the difference between 2-D and 3-D art. We also discussed pattern and students where able to use patterned scrapbook paper and toilet paper rolls to create their
3-D owl sculptures!

Chihuly 1st-3rd

Dale Chihuly is an amazing glass artist. He was born in Tacoma, Washington and attended college in Madison, Wisconsin. He is currently still working and creating art today. He creates beautiful glass sculptures that are breath taking. He creates his sculptures by heating the glass and uses various tools to sculpt and form the glass into organic shapes when it is hot. Many of his sculptures are a combination of smaller individual pieces put together to create one large piece. He is most famous for his chandeliers that hang from the ceilings. Many of his pieces are very colorful and he always pays close attention to the space his sculptures are in. His sculptures are very large in scale and are always the focal point of any room. Some of his art is in museums, but a lot of his art is in public places inside and out. There is actually a Chihuly chandelier right here in Green Bay hanging at the Weidner Center, so check it out if you are ever there! The 1st, 2nd and 3rd graders each created a cup/plate that was melted and strung together to create a Chihuly inspired piece of art. Students had to create a pattern with lines and colors for their design.

Chihuly

To start the year off each grade level study the amazing artist, Dale Chihuly. Dale Chihuly is an amazing glass artist. He was born in Tacoma, Washington and attended college in Madison, Wisconsin. He is currently still working and creating art today. He creates beautiful glass sculptures that are breath taking. He creates his sculptures by heating the glass and uses various tools to sculpt and form the glass into organic shapes when it is hot. Many of his sculptures are a combination of smaller individual pieces put together to create one large piece. He is most famous for his chandeliers that hang from the ceilings. Many of his pieces are very colorful and he always pays close attention to the space his sculptures are in. His sculptures are very large in scale and are always the focal point of any room. Some of his art is in museums, but a lot of his art is in public places inside and out. There is actually a Chihuly chandelier right here in Green Bay hanging at the Weidner Center, so check it out if you are ever there! The 4th and 5th Grade classes were able to collaborate to create a Chihuly Tower. Each student was able to make an organic shape that was added to the tower. They did a fabulous job!

Adaptive Bracelets

Magazine ART

Recycled ART

MAGAZINE BOWLS

1st Grade Birds