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Clay Pinch Pots

4/6/2016

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Pinch Pots that have glaze but not been in the kiln a second time
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Finished Pinch Pots
The 4th grade has started to create clay pinch pots. Each student is given a ball of clay, which they will pinch into a bowl. Students will also add a "pedestal" or support to the bottom of their bowl by scratching and attaching.

Making the pinch pot will only take one art time.
After the pinch pots dry for a week, I put them in the kiln for the first firing called a bisque fire.
Once students get their pots back they glaze their bowl. This also takes will take one art time.

After the first firing, we apply the glaze and I fire the bowls one more time so the glaze turns into a glass coating.

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1 Point Perspective

2/1/2016

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The 4th graders have started to make two words look 3-Dimensional by using 1-Point Perspective.

I start by having the students draw their name in BOX letters, outlining it with black sharpie markers and then coloring it in too.
Below, is the handout that I give the students to show how to draw box letters.

Then they draw a vanishing point. This point is where all of the lines will disappear to. All corners, unless they run into their letter right away, are connected. If the eventually run into a letter, they stop.
They first draw in pencil and the outline the lines with sharpie pen.

They complete this lesson by using colored pencil and show changing VALUE. Value is the light and dark of a color. The value is dark by the letters and slowly gets lighter the closer the color gets to the vanishing point

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Value Snowmen

12/16/2015

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4th graders are drawing snowmen!
Our art vocabulary words are Value and Form

• Value refers to the dark and light in an artwork
• Form is 3-Dimensional and takes up space or creates the illusion of space

We will start out by using white chalk pastel on dark paper to draw the snowman. One side of the snowman is the light side.
After that, they will select a dark colored chalk pastel and color the opposite side, then gradually blend the dark color and the white together.
At the bottom of the snowman, they add a shadow.
They will then add fun details to make their snowmen unique.

Below is a video I created to show each of my classes.

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Russian Onion Domes

11/23/2015

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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 below) and we start by drawing on paper with a pencil. Students must overlap their architecture to show space and draw at least 2 details around their building to tell a story.
Once finished, students will place wax paper under their pencil drawing and under the wax paper they place a special type of paper. So they are making a wax paper sandwich.
They redraw everything, it transfers onto the wax then onto the special paper and leaves a wax drawing on the special paper. Then we're able to paint the special paper and there will be a white drawing left where the paint will not go.
This wax paper and the special paper is from a package called Bateek-O.
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4th Grade Zentangles

10/6/2015

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4th graders are creating their own Zentangles. Zentangles are an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Each student uses either their first letter of their first name or first letter of their last name. They outline their bubble letter in sharpie marker and then create surrounding patterns.
They write their name so it touches each side of the paper, that way it separates the paper into sections. They use a sharpie pen to make the patterns.
Once finished with patterns, they may add color by using a marker bleeding technique. The marker bleeding technique is explained and shown in a different lesson on this Art of Ed link.


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Pinch Pots

4/7/2015

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Student's Example
The 4th grade has started to create clay pinch pots. Each student is given a ball of clay, which they will pinch into a bowl. Students will also add a "pedestal" or support to the bottom of their bowl by scratching and attaching.
Making the pinch pot will only take one 30 minute art time and then to glaze their bowl will take one more 30 minute art time.
I fire the clay once so it will be ready to be glazed. After the first firing, we apply the glaze and I fire the bowls one more time so the glaze turns into a glass coating.
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Student's Example
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Russian Onion Dome Architecture

3/27/2015

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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 below) 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 either look black or white but when you use a stick, you scratch away the black to reveal the color underneath.
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Birch Trees

1/8/2015

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The 4th graders have started making a landscape of Birch Trees.
Their trees need to show space by using foreground, middle ground and background correctly.
The students will be using masking tape to make their trees.

 Once they finish taping their trees they will use watercolors to paint their sky. If you look at the sky closely, you'll notice it had a marbled texture. This texture is created by using salt. When the watercolor paint is still wet sprinkle some salt ontop and the salt will absorb some of the paint! So cool, so simple!
The ground will be left white, so it looks like snow, except they will be painting shadows for the trees. After the watercolor had dried they will peel off the tape to reveal a white birch tree. Then students will draw black horizontal lines to complete their birch trees. They will also paint half of the tree a light gray to show value
When we create this landscape, I also like to talk about how important the Birch Tree is the Native Americans. The birch trees are a very important part of the Native American culture, especially the Ojibwe tribe. Native Americans use the birch bark to make containers, wigwams and canoes.

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Peeling the tape
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Adding the marks to the Birch Trees
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Finished!
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Day of the Dead Display

11/25/2014

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The 8th graders have finished their skeletons and some are on display for conferences!
The 8th graders examined the 4th grade skeletons and created a "grown up" version of the skeleton on their side. They took certain shapes, colors and designs and repeated them on their skeleton.
So Awesome!

Click here for more photos and info about the 4th graders making skeletons.
You can also check out Mrs. Hare, the middle school art teacher's, blog to see her displays at the middle school.

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Animal Mosaics

11/25/2014

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I didn't teach this lesson last year so I thought I would bust it out! The 4th graders learn about mosaics and the artist Winold Reiss, who makes gigantic mosaic murals. Instead of using glass, we use magazine paper. It's a lot less dangerous and expensive!
I tear out the paper and separate it based on color. This is a lot easier than having the students search through the magazines themselves (it usually ends in the students trying to read the magazine!)


Students need to:
• Overlap their paper
• Cut pieces smaller than a quarter
• Leave no black paper inside the animal
• Follow the shape of their animal



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In-Progress Fish by Eli
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Separating the paper by color
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Dia de los Muertos

10/8/2014

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Facts about Day of the Dead:
•     NOT Halloween
•     November 1st & 2nd
•     Celebration held in Mexico and Countries in               Central America
•     Celebration to remember the people who have           died
•     Skeletons is a symbol that is used on these days
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The 4th graders are starting a collaborative art lesson with the middle school 8th graders. The 8th graders in Spanish Class have made informational videos for the 4th graders to view about Dia de los Muertos also know as Day of the Dead.

Check out the 8th grade blog here!

The 4th graders are creating their own Fun and Bright Skeleton using bright colors and shapes. They will also give their skeleton an outfit. They will be only using the left side of their paper.

Once the 4th graders have finished we are sending our skeletons off to the middle school. There, the 8th graders will be adding their own skeleton.
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Drawing out their skeletons
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Color Wheel

9/25/2014

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4th Graders make a color wheel complete with Primary, Secondary and Intermediate Colors

The first thing we do is trace circles and label each color - it makes everything easier
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Their Color Wheel needs to have:
Primary Colors - Red, Blue, Yellow
Secondary Colors - Orange, Green, Purple
Intermediate Colors - Red-Orange, Yellow-Orange, Yellow-Green, Blue-Green, Blue-Purple, Red-Purple
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Zentangles

9/15/2014

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4th graders are creating their own zentangles. Zentangles are an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns.
Each student uses either their first letter of their first name or first letter of their last name. They outline their bubble letter in sharpie marker and then create surrounding patterns.
They write their name so it touches each side of the paper, that way it separates the paper into sections. They use a sharpie pen to make the patterns.


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May 16th, 2014

5/16/2014

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4th graders have been drawing out Adobe Buildings for the last couple of days.
They use Chalk Pastels to create the Adobe shapes. Each student needs to draw at least 4 buildings and they need to overlap to show space.
They color the buildings with one solid color and a different color for the windows and doors. They use a paper towel to blend the chalk pastel.

The last thing the students do is outline all buildings, doors and windows with black chalk pastel.

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This is the handout I use to show different architecture that adobe buildings use.
Students can try to duplicate what they see in the handout or they can come up with their own version of an adobe building.


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Keith Haring Graffiti People

1/15/2014

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PictureKeith Haring Graffiti People
4th graders are having a great time creating their own version of Keith Haring Graffiti.
In this lesson, we look at the Artist, Keith Haring and his artwork.
We talk about how to make a drawing look like it is moving by adding "Action Lines"
They first draw in pencil, outline in sharpie marker and then add color.

Their people must have:
1. Action Lines
2. Black Outline around shape
3. Solid Color
4. No Details inside of Graffiti


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Birch Trees

1/9/2014

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The 4th graders are finishing up creating some Birch Trees.
Their trees need to show space by using foreground, middle ground and background correctly.

The birch trees are a very important part of the Native American culture, especially the Ojibwe tribe. Native Americans use the birch bark to make containers, wigwams and canoes.


The students will be using masking tape to make their trees by ripping off pieces to make the trunk and branches. Once they finish making all their trees they will use watercolors to paint their sky and ground. After the watercolor had dried they will peel off the tape to reveal a white birch tree. Then students will draw black horizontal lines to complete their birch trees.

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Grades

11/21/2013

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Grading Information
Grades have changed this year for report cards, art is included in the change. Art now has 2 grading areas: Skill and Participation.
• Grading SKILL refers to students meeting the goals and outcomes that I have specified. The goal is located on my white board as an "I Can" statement. I use their artwork as their assessment by seeing the end result and observing them in class.
• Grading PARTICIPATION refers to contribution to art. Is the student having a positive or negative attitude? Are they using their time accordingly? Is the student's participation consistent to what is expected of them?

The grading marks are:
E = Exceeds 

        - Going above and beyond. Grade level MASTERY of the outcome
M = Meets                    

        - Student is SECURE in meeting the outcomes that I give them.
P = Partially Meets   

        - Student is partially secure. Student doesn't meet grade level expectations for this outcome but is close to meeting.
D = Does Not Meet  

        - Student does not meet grade level expectations for this outcome
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Color Wheels for 3rd & 4th

11/1/2013

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3rd graders are making color wheels in the shape of Chameleons.
We draw the chameleon step-by-step together in pencil and then outline in sharpie marker.
After they have their chameleon drawn, they label each section of their chameleon with a letter - kind of like color by letter -
    R=Red    O=Orange    Y=Yellow    G=Green    B=Blue    P=Purple
This makes painting a lot easier and then they can begin by painting only the Primary Colors.
The next day we learn how to mix Secondary Colors.


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Chameleon Steps Handout for the 3rd Graders.

Once students are finished painting their chameleon, they color in their branch and any leaves they have added with colored pencils.


4th Grade Color Wheels

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4th graders are making traditional color wheels. Their color wheels are more difficult than the 3rd graders because they are making not only Secondary Colors but Intermediate Colors too.
We start by drawing out 12 circles, labeling all of the circles. We use little plastic cups as tracers to make nice circles.
After that, we paint with Primary Colors and then mix the Secondary colors.


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To the right is a color wheel that is ready to be painted.
It has 12 circles - 6 small & 6 big
All of the circles are labeled. It makes it easier when painting if you know where each color goes.

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Russian Art Lessons

10/16/2013

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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

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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.


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• 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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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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