6th Grade Altered Book Page

Inspiration for these 6th Grade Altered Book Pages are collected on my Pinterest board HERE.

 

Students were given one or two pages from some old children's poetry books and were allowed to let their imaginations explore.  We talked about unity and how groups of things can have variety at the same time as being a part of a unit.  We used examples of different classes as well as units in their general curriculum.  Already they are off to a very exciting start!!!  I will post progress shortly!

FREDRICK By Leo Lionni

1st Grade Leo Lionni story   STORY

PROJECT

3rd Grade - Form & Texture Cupcakes

2nd Grade Zendalas - Balance & Pattern

ART from your HEART - Part 2

When I think about memorable moments in teaching thus far, some of my "aha's" come from understanding the fond relationship between writing and art.  Additionally, using a mentor text as a way to communicate not only the concepts needing to cover, but other connections and experiences as well.  The way a mentor text can add validity is far more profound than just sharing a story, making those connections is where students can gain the most understanding.  

So for the project...I have included my lesson plan format as well as the Heart Worksheet.  References that I used, included the February edition of School Arts, pages 40-41.  The magazine applied this lesson beautifully to our classroom and the content needing to be taught.  

Additionally, here are the fruits of the first day.  Students hearts and what they contain.

And here are the students making their first cut in clay.  

Final product to come...

ART from your HEART - Part 1

For the past three months, one Friday and Saturday each month has been devoted to learning more about literacy in our primary classrooms.  Our main focus has been on the "workshop" model from renowned author and educator Lucy Calkins.The following is my final project.

Classroom teachers use "mentor texts" in the classroom when introducing different types of writing genres.  I chose a fantastic book by Sara Fanelli that was shared with us during one of our discussions.  I had originally chosen a different book "The 3 Ninja Pigs," but fell in love with this books message and knew that my 4th graders would love this concept.  Little did they know they were creating an amazingly personal work of art by simply sharing what is important to them.

The book does not share a story of words but as you flip the pages of the book, the reader is taken on a journey of different places the author shares a "map" of.  A couple examples include, a map of my tummy, a map of my day, a color map and of course my favorite and the kids, a map of her heart.

A map of my day.

 A color map.

  A map of my heart.

Student Teacher

I haven't added a post for lack of fun stuff to share, but for lack of hours in the day, for that I apologize.  We have been having such a great time in the art room and part of the reason is because we have had a student teacher!!  I will share some fantastic lessons (one of which is the following) that my student teacher shared, as well as what I learned during our experience.  I want to reflect here, partly because I will know where to go when I need a reminder and partly for those who haven't had a student teacher, what we did, what worked, what was fun, what needed work and what we would do again next time.

The picture posted is of "Andy Warhol and the Roy Lichtenstein Girl" at our annual Night of the Arts event.  More on that later too!