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!

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Celebrating Spooky Things Art Room Style

I LOVE Halloween and all the juicy, creative tie-ins to our art curriculum, and I am just recovering from all the fun! It was such a blast that I didn't remember to record the moments to share but here are a few highlights I scrabbled together!
First graders examined African masks as part of a unit on using found materials to create art... then WE collaged mask art with shells, wood and rafia.

Second graders were creating charming box trolls for our fall festival as a part of their unit on how artists use facial expressions... thank you to the fair chairs for remembering to take photos!
Third graders learned about how artists use perspective in these spooky landscapes.
And 4th graders had fun with wacky dancing skeletons as we begin our work on the human body.
 
And me? I dressed as Frida Kahlo for our Halloween parade and was delighted when both 4th and 5th graders recognized who I was!
Guess who this member of my Day of the Dead mariachi band is?
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