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Russian Art Lessons

10/16/2013

Every year, I always teach at least one Russian art lesson. This year I did 2 lessons about Russia - one in 3rd grade and one in 4th grade

In 4th grade, we learn about Russian Architecture -Onion Domes!
We looked at cathedrals in Russia, especially St. Basil's Cathedral.
I pass out a step-by-step handout (shown to the right) and we practice drawing the architecture on paper first. Once they feel comfortable drawing the Onion Domes, they may switch to Scratch Boards.
Scratch Boards are awesome sheets that look black but when you use a stick, you scratch away the black to reveal the color underneath.

• 3rd Grade •
Matryoshka Dolls
- also known as Nesting Dolls
I've done this lesson for the past couple of years so here's a link to my post from last year about the Russian Nesting Dolls

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Sarcophagus

10/15/2013

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5th Graders are creating their own Egyptian Sarcophagus or Sarcophagi (the plural term)
Step 1: Outline the sarcophagus shape
Step 2: Each Sarcophagus will have a headdress on - create that shape
Step 3: Draw out Patterns, Symbols and Hieroglyphics - then outline in black paint
Step 4: Fill in the spaces with Blue & Gold
Step 5 - Draw out, on a separate piece of paper, a portrait. Glue it on and add a painted horizontal line on the top of the face.
Step 6: Cut out Sarcophagus

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Magazine Art

10/15/2013

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The 4th Graders had been working on Name Tangles and some classes missed their art time because of Rock Jogger. (school wide fitness program) Because of this, some of my 4th graders finished early and some were behind. Those students that finished early helped me create this artwork. It's really easy, keeps the students busy and it adds new art to the school. It is rolled magazines that are glued onto a piece of cardboard. I separated them by color to make it more interesting.

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The Dot!

10/2/2013

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The 3rd graders started out the year by working together to create giant masterpieces.
In Media, they watched the video created about the book, The Dot by Peter Reynolds.
First, students used black paint to create all of the "dots"
The next day we learned how to mix colors with white to make TINTS and painted inside of the the dots.
The last day we learned how to make SHADES by mixing black with a color and painted in the rest of the dots and the surrounding area.
They turned out amazing! A total of 21 masterpieces that now hang proudly in our hallways.

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Finally! Back in the Routine!

10/2/2013

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Well, it's only taken me a month to finally have time to post some images and lessons but I had to start sometime!
Since I got married this summer, I had to change out some things in my classroom that had my maiden name on them (Dahlgren) to my married name, Peroddy. Peroddy rhymes with Karate, that's what I tell my students! I decided to revamp my whole bulletin board.
The art room rules - they spell out the word A.R.T.
A "What to do Next" poster, so kids have options if they finish early and know what to do.
I also have a "Mrs. Peroddy's Favorite Things" poster so students can learn more about me when lining up.

I also have created an Art Room Jobs chart to manage clean up in the art room. I have 7 table in my room, each with a different color. Each month, each table has a job whether it's washing tables or collecting portfolios. I am liking this clean up procedure better than just have each table clean up their space. They each have a job to do and have to work together as an entire class to make it work.

Art Marks on the Art Chart so we stay Art Smart!
I keep track of how the days go in art for each class. Each class works together to earn rewards for each Trimester.
Green is a Good Day.
Yellow is an Okay Day.
Red is a Not Good Day.

I added wings to my clock to remind students how "time flies" in art!

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Russian Art Lessons

Sarcophagus

Magazine Art

The Dot!

Finally! Back in the Routine!

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