We have been having some major art happening going on this year! The kids are doing an amazing job!!!! Fifth graders are sharpening their drafting/ architect skills. They are designing Greek Revival buildings, which are coming together rather nicely. Be sure to look at them at the PTO performance on November 10th. Sixth graders have been explore many Asian countries lately, including Vietnam, India and Japan. The sixth graders just completed making clay elephants, and are waiting for them to be fired. In the mean time, they are learning the art of grinding their own inks for Sum-ee Brush painting. They are using their inks to paint traditional Japanese portraits. I can't wait to seem them finished, so far they look fantastic!
Final Thoughts.....
-Always take time to ask your child about their art work, and ask them about the history behind the art.
-Spend some quality time with your child, go to the art & craft store and pick out a fun project to do together.
-Looking for some cool Christmas ideas: Lots of great art sets should be available at Hobby Lobby, Michael's and even Border's...Check it out!
- Egyptian mummy kits
- Egyptian jewelery kits
- Calligraphy sets (Japanese brushes or quill pens)
- Drawing sets
- Drawing books
- Origami paper and books
- Basic supplies such as watercolors, watercolor paper, brushes, etc.
- Sketch journals (the nice kinds, the kids love them and take such pride in them)
