Before the break, the students completed a snowman art collage project. We are hoping for some snow soon! First, we learned to draw a snowman facing to the side using backward “c”‘s. We then learned how to mix paint from lightest (white) to darkest (dark blue) on a plate. We were trying to make our snowmen resemble the snowmen in the book we shared called, Snowmen at Night. The students loved mixing and creating their paint colours. Once the snowmen were dried we used many types of paper to create noses, hats, and scarves. We then used real buttons to make the snowman’s buttons. What amazing artists we have in Div. 13! Ask your child what they like best about their snowman!

Big Idea: Inquiry through the arts creates opportunities for risk taking

First Peoples Principles of Learning:

  • Learning takes patience and time

Curricular Competencies:

  • Explore elements, processes, materials, movements, technologies, tools, and techniques of the arts
  • Develop processes and technical skills in a variety of art forms to refine artistic abilities

Content:

  • elements of design: line, shape, texture, colour, form
  • principles of design: pattern, rhythm, colour and contrast

Core Competency: Creative Thinking

  • Creative growth requires patience, readiness to take risks, and willingness to try new approaches

Learning involved:

  • Students learned the significance of following step-by-step instructions in drawing the sideways facing snowman
  • Students learned how to paint the background using progressively darker colours
  • Students learned how to outline their snowman to make it “pop”
  • Students learned how to add paper  and buttons to finish their snowman designs