Week of 1/29/24 - 2nd and 3rd graders - Part 1

 2nd and 3rd graders returned this week for another 2 week rotation!

2nd graders started on a lesson inspired by Filipino artist Pacita Abad. We first worked on a quick write while looking at one of her works and it made me so joyful to see students use the words that we use regularly in class! Literacy in art is important! 

As I introduced the artist and talked about her many works, there were several students that shared "I'm Filipino too"! It is so important for students to see themselves in the art and artists we work on - representation matters.

Students also created 15 patterns incorporating lines and shapes that they would use in their final work. I had 11" X 14" canvases for each student to use. Each student used pencil to divide the space up into sections using vertical and horizontal lines and started coloring each section with paint sticks to continue works next class.

3rd graders looked at the works of artist Halima Cassell, a UK based artist who creates large clay sculptures. We looked at how her works have symmetrical and asymmetrical balance and had a class discussion. Each student folded paper in several ways and arranged them on a 12" black card stock to create a work incorporating symmetry. They also used metallic markers to add lines and shapes to maintain the symmetry.