We read a story by Laurence Anholt called, “Cezanne and the Apple Boy” and learned a bit about Paul Cezanne’s life. Students then used oil pastels to re-create one of his paintings through a directed drawing lesson.
Sunflowers in the Style of Vincent Van Gogh
Oil pastel drawings with a paint ”wash” over top … some of the washes were a little heavy …
Butterflies!!
Most are out of their chrysalises now! They are enjoying sugar water and orange slices 🤤
Chrysalides!!!
We still have one lone caterpillar who isn’t quite ready to change …
The Caterpillars arrived 🐛
We have 32 caterpillars in their own little cup homes and 6 in their travel home = 38
A close-up …
All students had a chance to help re-locate one caterpillar.
Chalk Pastel Dinosaur Scenes
Students worked with chalk pastels to create these lovely dinosaur pictures 🦕 🦖
Playing with Texture
Using waxed crayons and bumpy objects …
Every Colour Has Value
As part of our study of the Elements of Art, we have been looking at ’value’ – lightness and darkness.
We experimented with our watercolour pallets and finger-painted some amazing pictures.
The Dinosaurs are Coming …
We have just begun our exploration of dinosaurs. This unit will be an in-depth study of these long-gone animals. Students are very excited and already have so many ideas about what they were and what they could do. They are also enjoying the visitors …
and the collection of books and cards …
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow 🌈 Wishes
Students made a list of six wishes they would ask for from a leprechaun, should they be lucky enough to catch one …
These wishes were written on rainbow coloured strips of paper and attached to their cloud.
