Fourth Grade Unit 1 Studio Sprint

Fourth Graders are gearing up to begin their Unit 1 Portrait Project that overlaps with their Wit & Wisdom theme, "Great Love".  To develop their craft, students engaged in a Studio Sprint that allowed them to explore different techniques using tempera paint, oil pastels and chalk pastels.  After drawing their portrait, they will choose which medium to use for their final artwork.  Here are some examples of the techniques they practiced:

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Here are the students in action:

5th Grade Warm-up Responses Before Art class

Each day before coming into art class, fifth graders are encouraged to respond to the weekly art-related question.  Here are some of the examples.

 

School-wide International Dot Day Celebration!

 Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration, inspired by the children’s book "The Dot" by Peter H. Reynolds. It is observed annually on September 15th.

Dot Day encourages people of all ages to make their mark and see where it takes them- a central message from The Dot, which tells the story of a girl named Vashti who discovers her artistic potential starting with just a single dot on a piece of paper.

Key Themes:

Creativity: Everyone is encouraged to create something, starting with a simple dot, this could be through art, writing, music, or other forms.

Confidence: It emphasizes taking the first step, even if you're unsure of your abilities.

Encouragement: The story highlights the importance of encouraging others to express themselves.

Remember, Dot Day can be celebrated every day in our own way! 

Although Dot Day at Lafayette will look a little different this year- students will be able to engage in Dot Day inspired activities throughout the school day on September 15th and have independent creative opportunities at recess.

3-5 students have started celebrating Dot Day a little early to have their work on display for the special day! 

  

The two artists we are focusing on are:

Final Results:

"Getting to Know You" - First Week of 25/26 School Year

 Lafayette's 2nd-5th grade had a fantastic first week of art!  The 3rd-5th graders created abstract art by experimenting with different art materials to create lines, shapes and colors that represent them.  They then shared their artwork with one another to build on our classroom community.  

 

     

  

The second graders leaned into our school-wide theme of "We are growing together" (as indicated in the hallway of the main entrance).  

Second graders spent the fist week designing a flower that shows something about their personality to be added to a class mural of flowers that are "growing together" in a vase.  :)