This week we did needle felting! We started the heart project with our big buddies. Needle felting takes time and patience to get the felt into the desired shape and then using the needle to tighten the felt. For most students, this was a new experience or a new way to use felt for crafting. We made hearts and some students also created a second craft of their choice.

We have been exploring creating symmetrical pictures. Check these ones out: 

This week we learned about the artist Henry Kandinsky and how music played a big role in his abstract art. We created art with paint sticks and watercolour inspired by his art piece called Concentric Circles.

The Stuffies sure had a busy day!! They came along with pajama day for the music party with Mrs. Seah but they followed along our day in the classroom and even did some work!! They did mindful breathing, daily 5, early bird work, reading, played and even had lunch!

This week for black excellence day we learned about the artist Alma Thomas. She was an art teacher in the U.S. and advocated for art in the black community. She later became an artist herself and was the first African American female artist to have a solo art exhibition in a museum. Colours of nature inspired her abstract art.

Here are photos of our class creating abstract arr with paint sticks inspired by colours in nature that brings us joy.

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This week we created winter trees at sunset. Students chose to draw evergreen or bare winter trees with oil pastels and then painted the background with watercolour. Here are some pictures that captured students working and then completed art work.

First snowfall of the year! ❄️
The kids have been talking about snow since the beginning of December so it was only fair we went outside when it started to snow as their level of excitement was high!

It’s been a fun filled week before winter break! Here are some pictures from our week.

Merry  Christmas, happy holidays and happy new year to all division 18 families! 🎄🎅🏼🎆

We drew a mug and then painted with water colour. Once dried we added cotton for marshmallows and steam. Check them out!

This week we created mini pompom hats! They are easy to make, but take some set up and patience. Here are some photos of some finished products and during the process. Ask your child to teach you at home! All you need is yarn, scissors, and paper rolls.