The 2nd graders are learning about the Duomo in Florence, Italy designed by Brunelleschi. This week, they are creating their own domes using air dry clay (some used mode magic) and toothpicks. The best part was seeing the students help each other create their structures!
4th grade is working on their Venice watercolor paintings. Making the canals look like real water using a wet on wet watercolor technique!
5th grade masks are coming along! The colors really pop!
Just a portion of the books I am using to go along with my Italy unit this quarter…
…or ink blot tests??
The 2nd grade artists made some awesome textures “door panels” inspired by the bronzed doors of the baptistery in Florence, Italy! 
Here I am visiting the real baptistery doors in Florence, Italy!
This K and 1st grade artwork was selected to be displayed for the Stong Schools, Strong Sylvania event…
Great job, students!!
We have some gondolas and gondoliers waiting for a scenic Venetian background to row through. 
I had to get a sub for the morning one day last week, and the students were given the following drawing prompt: The Day the _________ Came to Life in the Art Room. There were some pretty funny results! Great sub lesson plan for the art room!
The kindergarten and 1st grade classes are celebrating International Dot Day this week in honor of The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. If you don’t know the books of author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds, I recommend you check him out immediately at the library! 
A mysterious pair of glittery footprints appeared in the art room….
