Saturday, February 20, 2016

Dreamcatchers

2nd grade Stallions have been learning all about Native Americans in their classrooms, so we connected their social studies to the arts! We read the original folktale of the Grandmother and her spider told by many Native American tribes. This story explains the meaning and purpose behind their beautiful Dreamcatchers! Students had so much fun designing their own Dreamcatchers! Stay tuned: We are currently making them out of clay as well!













                





China Landscapes

3rd grade Stallions explored the magnificent landscapes of China. We viewed pictures of the Himalayas as well as the beautiful aerial views of rice farms. Seeing a red-necked crane is a sign of longevity and good luck. Students also learned how to write their initials using Chinese calligraphy.


                   







Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Aboriginal Dot Painting

3rd grade Stallions explored Australia's most notable art form, dot painting! We discussed native creatures and native people of this beautiful region. We quickly realized it takes patience and dedication to complete a dot painting! Here are a few awesome examples.....