Kindergarten Totem Pole Sculptures

Kindergarten students learned about the Pacific Northwest Native Americans. Students discussed 3d artwork and made paper sculptures that hang together to make one totem pole.

Pre K Roller Coasters

Pre K students were very excited to create paper roller coasters this week. After reading a story that takes place at an amusement park, students used colorful strips of paper to create 3d lines and movement imitating a roller coaster track.

2nd grade Gyotaku Prints

2nd graders studied the ancient Japanese art form of Gyotaku fish printing. Before there were cameras, fishermen used to rub ink onto of a fish and then print the image on rice paper. This was a method of recording their catches. Students created a monoprint background and used rubber fish to create the traditional Gyotaku fish print.