Trash to Treasure

After trimming down the 1st grade art projects, I had a whole slew of fabulous scraps that I couldn’t bring myself to grow out. I started gluing down the scraps in different patterns, and a new HILL VIEW sign was created! I love it!!! ​

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Books! (Marker Etiquette)

This book is a great way to introduce the dos and don’ts of marker usuage in the art room to kindergarteners. It’s funny and definitely shows off what NOT to do with those smelly markers (Mr. Sketch) and permanent markers (Sharpies). The Tumble Books video on YouTube is very entertaining! 

Sewn Emojis Are SEW Cool!

The 5th graders had a blast making their emoji soft sculptures!! I loved this project, and I had some students even show me some techniques for sewing which is so great! We kissed felt and embroidery thread for this project. 

From Cave Art to Emojis: Agamographs

These agamographs sum up the art room’s theme for the year perfectly! The optical illusion created when walking past them in the hallways is so cool! ​

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Emoji Marker Prints

3rd grade marker prints ready for display…warm colors vs. cool colors! 

From Cave Art to Pop Art

The 1st graders looked at cave art and how cave people would leave their handprints on the cave walls–very cool! We did our own version with a bit of a Warhol spin and mounted on a background showing off some implied texture (vocab!) using printmaking ink and brayers. Bright and bold!​

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2nd Grade Emojis

Used lots of cool folding, cutting, curling techniques to create these unique works of art in 2nd grade! ​

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Books! (India)

Wish I had seen this book when I was doing my India unit! 

Books! (Robots)

Found this at the library and thought it was cute for a robot project! 

3rd Grade Emoji Printmaking

The 3rd graders reused their printing plates to make some plate, but used cool colors this time!