Recycle--Art With Coconut Shells (Grades 1 and 2)

We collected coconut shells from a local restaurant.  Next we used sandpaper to smooth the shells.  We painted the shells with one color and then focused on using geometric shapes for design.  A final coat of clear varnish was put on top to protect the shells from the elements outside.  A hole was drilled on the top of the shell and little brass bells were inserted with a plastic rope.  It was a creative way of showing the kids how to reuse and create art.

Unit of Inquiry: How We Organize Ourselves

Visual Art:  From Farm To Table
For this unit we focused on photography of foods from farm to table
The students used a Canon IXUS 130 camera with instructions on first viewing their image through the lens and arranging it to their satisfaction and then taking the photograph
The students were creative--some stood on a chair and clicked with a top view, some moved their products to a different location and some added other props.

Unit of Inquiry: Sharing The Planet--Plants

Focus on Plants:  This unit has allowed us to have a variety in our creativity

The students have created paper flowers using tissue paper and pipe cleaners

The students have colored clay pots with acrylic paints and planted flowering plants that grow wild

This unit created a lot of excitement since the students took ownership for caring for their plants

SHARING THE PLANET--PLANTS

Preschool and Kindergarten

Caterpillars in Our Plants--The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Potato printmaking using fabric paints on cotton cloth

GRADES 3 AND 4: WHO WE ARE--ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, MAYAN ART

Natan and Arshaan

Rabindranath and John

Alethia

Sophia and Gael

Siddhant and Hindu

Mayan Pendants