We've been back for three weeks now, so you might want to know what's going on. We painted with ice and powder tempera paint the first week. I talked a little about cold weather, friction (to keep hands warm), and the temperature at which water freezes. I have even heard some children remembered some of what I said! Woohoo! That makes an art teacher's day!
The next week we tried our hand at creating concentric circles in the style of Wassily Kandinsky. I taught again about abstract art and some of the children remembered that concept from earlier in the year. Woohoo! I am keeping some of these for the end of the year art show. If you don't see a piece of artwork come home, then know you will get it after graduation.
This week and the beginning of next we are working with oil pastels again as we emulate C.M. Russell art work. Russell was the cowboy artist and his works are incredibly realistic. Even though preKers are not up to that level of realism, they can do a great sunset. We will also work on cutting out some mountains to be a silhouette against the sunset. These are looking great!
I hope you are having a wonderful New Year. I want to say a big "thank you" for all the sweet gifts you sent my way. What a blessing you are to me as a teacher. Your thoughtfulness and generosity ministered to me. I pray that I will be a blessing to your child as well.