The Art of the Picture Book---The Cat in the Hat!

This year my library teacher and I are collaborating with our students and we are doing "The Art of the Picture Book" as our theme. We are using sketchbooks that students take to Art Class and Library to do different activites. I love my librarian, she integrates art in so many ways in her class and she has such great books!

My 3rd Grade students did observational drawing and we discussed styles of art looking at illustrators. We chose Dr. Seuss to start off. We used a tints and shades background discussing how to create various blue hues. We also added some red collage paper pieces as a border. I am so proud of these kiddos. They did such an amazing job!

SWEBS ticket mosaic murals!

In my elementary school we use SWEBS as our behavior management system. Students recieve tickets for positive behaviors and choices. Over the past three years we collected thousands of tickets from the kiddos which is a very cool thing. My principle and guidance counselor wanted me to possibly do something with the array of tickets collected. I figured what better pieces for a mosaic banner mural to be hung around the school made by all students! Here they are a work in progress!!! 

Art Everywhere!

Does anyone else forget how Kinders are in the beginning of the year? Hehe

Art everywhere!! The year has begun! 

My honeymoon, wedding, and trip to Paris!

I can't believe how fast this summer went by! I got married, celebrated my honeymoon in Paris and am now unpacking my classroom! I absolutely loved Paris and it truly is every artistic persons dream to have visited there! The architecture, art and environment is unbelievable! 

Pictures of my classroom!

You can tell the year started! Stuff is everywhere! My theme this year is "The Art of the Picture Book." I am working with my library teacher and together we are integrating our curriculums. 

Lascaux Cave Drawings

This year in my classroom I am integrating literature and illustrators work into my art lessons. I am working hand in hand with my awesome librarian at our school and making big connections with students! Below are images of 3rd grade students working in their "caves" creating realistic Lascaux style drawings. We are exploring animals in art and literature with this particular grade level. We discussed the importance of the Lascaux Caves and used the following resources as inspiration! http://lascaux.fieldmuseum.org

Back to school!

This year I am doing an art and literature integrated theme with my librarian at my elementary school and I am thrilled and excited! I am still working out ideas for classroom decor. I still have tons to do my room is a mess!