Lafayette artists are learning about the power of the arts to transmit joy, transform sorrow, change minds, and heal hearts! In Lafayette’s art studio classroom we are not only learning about the elements, principles and media of the visual arts, but are using the arts to gain a greater understanding, depth and richness of language arts, math, science and social studies curricula. We are hoping learning in and through the arts at Lafayette nurtures lifelong learners and creators!
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Celebrating Asian Pacific Heritage Month with Rangoli
Indian Painted Prayers- RANGOLI- were the focus of our 1st graders this week. We explored the traditional floor mandala designs created in India to bring peace, good fortune, and wellness. First graders learned about a special kind of symmetry: "radial, radial, radial, the same ALL the way around" (imagine that spoken in a sing song voice with hand gestures) as they drew Rangoli on black paper with oil pastels and outside with chalk on our art room patio.
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Lunch Hour Pottery Wheel
There is a large group of avid fans of the pottery wheel who use our OPEN ART time to refine their skills. I intervene only occasionally...usually students help each other get that clay centered and remember the steps to create a wheel thrown pot!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
CELEBRATING THE ARTS Lafayette Style
Wednesday, May 9: Our first of two ARTS NIGHTS was a blast, with performances, our art exhibit and the release of IMAGES, which might be the best read publication in Chevy Chase DC:)
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| How many 5th grade boys can read 1 IMAGES Anthology? |
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| Proud 1st grade artist shows off her work |
Monday, May 7, 2012
Sharing ARTS INTEGRATION Strategies
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