Line Drawing and Wire Self Portraits

The Ganon children created wire self portraits during small group.  

We began the activity by creating line drawing self portraits.  

It took a lot of concentration to keep the pencil on the paper and not pick it up.

Next, the children used wire to create their self portrait.  

Tomorrow, the children will create a base 

to help their sculpture stand.

Indiana Learning Foundations

CA3.2: Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production

CA3.1: Demonstrate creative expression through the visual art process

PHG3.1: Demonstrate development of fine and gross motor coordination

Paper Mache

The Ganon children worked with a partner to use a paper mache technique (using liquid starch and newspaper) to cover a balloon.  Check the blog later this week to see the next step of our project.

"Want me to hold it first and then you hold it?" - FG

"Covering the whole balloon is going to take a long time." -MP

"Sticky!" - AF

"Look how much we did!" -AF

"Almost done!" - BM

"Hold it still so I can cover this side."- ES

"I'm using the really long pieces."- ZF

Indiana Learning Foundations

CA3.2: Demonstrate creative expression through visual art production

APL3.1: Demonstrate development of sustained attention and persistence

Ganon Stories

The Ganon children dictated stories during Small Group today.  The children began by choosing a character(s) for their story.  Next, they told the story and watched Mrs. Mahern type as they spoke.  Finally, the children choose a picture as an illustration to go with their story.

Indiana Learning Foundations

ELA1.2: Demonstrate expressive communication

ELA3.2: Demonstrate ability to communicate a story

Spring Decorating

Ganon classroom is looking bright and colorful with the many spring flowers throughout the classroom!  The Ganon Artists created many beautiful flowers to help decorate the classroom.

Flowers added to the Dramatic Play Center.

Springtime Provocation Table