Kindergarten Outdoor Painting Experience. The science of joy

All the while the children learn all kinds of science lessons involving physics, liquids and solids, aerodynamics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXRtZxo1lZo&sns=em


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Claire

Tonal Values Drawing Lesson 1st Grade - Mar 7, 2016

I set up some oranges and plastic eggs, side lit by a clear light bulb, all other lights off and blinds closed. This was so the students could clearly see the way that the objects were illuminated on the lit side,dark on the unlit side and the shadows cast.

They used the big fat writing pencils that are considered best for learning in this country; I chose them because they have nice leads that can achieve a range of grays, and are good for side or normal grip when drawing in the shading. 

At some point after the middle of the session I showed them a black & white photo of the still life. But I really wanted them to see through their own eyes and focus on light, dark, and mid tones.

Opossum - 1st Grade

Sometimes a piece of art work just jumps out and grabs me, like this painting in the hallway by the first grade.

1st Grade Monkey Joy

Honoring the Year of the Monkey, the 1st grade teachers requested a 100 Monkeys piece for their school lobby. In addition to a 10-ft long piece, I had them do small ones. The teachers came up with the wonderful design idea of black monkeys with red faces. Marker and black tempera paint on paper, various sizes.