I somehow launched myself into our Thanksgiving break without a blog post, and it was one of my favorite weeks of the year. Thanks to the kids who dressed up and to a certain monster parent who came to dance with us. We were happy to get back to ... [Read More]
The Friendly Foxes :: Week 14
Hello, Friendly Fox Families!I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful Fall Break together! We have had a wonderful week back at school. The children were all so happy to see one another and have been playing beautifully together. Thank you again for making ... [Read More]
The Friendly Foxes :: Week 13
Hello, Friendly Fox Families!What a wonderful week we had wrapping up our Art Unit and preparing for our Art Show. The children have been so excited about everything we have learned together. They have truly enjoyed making and creating, and have ... [Read More]
The Bluebirds :: Week 13
Hello, Bluebird Families! We had a fun week finishing up our projects for the art show. We learned about Lois Ehlert and made our own collages. We read Vincent's Colors and studied Van Gogh's paintings. We used tempera paint sticks for some free art ... [Read More]
The Bluebirds :: Week Twelve
Hello, Bluebird Families! We have been in maker mode this week, as we continue to get ready for the art show! You can view our art with your child as you bring him to school or pick him up from school on Thursday, the 21st and Friday, the 22nd. ... [Read More]
The Honey Bees :: Week 12
It's been a fast five days here in the Art Factory. We have learned about Yayoi Kusama, Jasper Johns, Dale Chihuly, and Jackson Pollock. We have tried to define art in a broad way and talked about the children's own personal art. I like to call it ... [Read More]
The Friendly Foxes :: Week Twelve
What a wonderful week filled with inspiration, imagination, and art creation we have had! This unit is dear to my heart, and the children seem to have been truly enjoying it as well. We have spent the week taking close-up looks at various artists, ... [Read More]
The Bluebirds :: Week Eleven
Hello, Bluebird Families! We had a great field trip to Pandapas Pond on Tuesday! Thank you for sending warm clothes to keep us comfortable outside for hours! We enjoyed walking around the pond and spotting daddy long legs, lily pads, ladybugs, ... [Read More]
The Honey Bees :: Week Eleven
The Honey Bees made a list of things they like to make when they are thinking about art.... They want rainbows, unicorns, cats, and dinosaurs. They want to paint every day!! We started off with an interactive book called Mix It Up, talking about ... [Read More]
The Friendly Foxes :: Week Eleven
Hello, Friendly Fox Families!We are absolutely in my favorite month of school: Art Month! As I mentioned before, I adore art and we make lots of creations with different media every single day at school, however this unit brings us to a time when we ... [Read More]
