observation drawing. Collaging. Printmaking

celebrations and the foods we connect with gathering

illustrating the interconnectedness of the Great Lakes!

learning how to draw people with shape.

Titling our work. Does the descriptive title help you see the meaning behind the print?

revealing and concealing special things with symbolism: identity

step 1: build a texture pattern layer

step 2: paint surface, “what is a routine you follow daily?”

step 3: create a story everyone can read.

capturing the largest snowfall of the year

mood painting. Based on classical music, students marked patterns and selected colors according to feelings inspired by the music.

Houses were created with the paintings as backgrounds. Setting and mood were a focus for architectural details.

fifth graders learned how to use a ruler to make grids and tessellated unique shapes.