1st grade artists used contour lines to draw a snail with a large shell. They then used a spiral to create the sections of the shell that would soon become their color wheel. This is a great lesson for them to practice color theory and the order of the color wheel. When they are younger and first learn the rainbow it starts at red and ends with violet, but the color wheel truly continues again and again. They were expected to color in each section of their shell in color wheel order. They also learned warm and cool colors and practiced that knowledge by using a color from one family to fill the snail body and a color from the other family the fill their background with paint.
All of the snails have such different personalities! I just love these rainbows!
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First graders finished a project early and had an extra art day left before winter break so we filled it with a little review project. Students used line to create different trees in their landscapes. They were challenged to pay extra attention to the size and location of their trees to make sure they were giving the illusion of space on their 2-D painting. We also used pencil to shade in some footprints in the snow. As the footprints move back towards the horizon line they become smaller in size showing that distance and space. They're using proportion all throughout this project. Last they were encouraged to paint in their sky however they would like. I love all of the colors they chose!
As soon as I stumbled upon contemporary artist Eloise Renouf's whimsical landscapes I knew I wanted to incorporate it into a project somehow. For 1st grade it came in the form of a fall tree collage. Students used warm colors to give their trees an autumn appearance.
Our first learning target was to use size and proportion to give the illusion of space and depth. The second learning target was to use overlapping to create the appearance of depth in their collage as well. Students worked in their sketchbooks to come up with as many different line designs as they could for their tree branches! I love the variety! Remember when you are posting on Seesaw to sign in for your grade and photograph you nice and clear at the Publishing Station! After lots of research about artists and the how the environment impacts their ability to create I decided to make a BIG change in the art room. Every child has a different set of strengths and challenges when entering the art room and it is my goal to encourage them to embrace both to better themselves as artists and individuals. To help motivate students to take more ownership of their learning I have created several different types of spaces for students to work in. We have 4 levels at which students can work: tall tables for standing, regular tables for sitting or standing, short tables for kneeling, and floor space where students can work with a clipboard and rug or yoga mat. I have loved seeing how confident the students have been with trying out the different levels. Students have been encouraged to try out every level so they can determine what works best for them and where they can focus on their artwork the most. This change has opened up the space in the art room tremendously! Students are much more free to move when working and are able to share supplies more easily. Working in a position that is comfortable for them helps to eliminate the fidgeting that they sometimes experience when working in a space that doesn't feel natural to them. They also have better control over the perspective of their artwork now which has had a big impact on their craftsmanship in a very short amount of it! As an art educator it is my hope to slowly transition the art room into a space where students can feel independent and confident in their choices and ability to create. This is a small step towards that goal and the students have embraced it beautifully! What are your thoughts on flexible seating in the classroom? I look forward to posting updates as we move forward with this new environment!
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Miss HilliardHello there! I teach K-4 art at Peach Plains and Robinson Elementary Schools in Grand Haven, MI. Archives
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