The Mystery Box Challenge

Our first week back to school started off with an awesome game for the 4th - 6th graders.  Each team was given a mystery box full of supplies.  They had half an hour to create something amazing using everything in the box.  Here is a video to watch these incredible young artists at work and to see the super ideas that they came up with.  

https://youtu.be/rSpYNFmtOa8?list=PLsoFE8aVnBT3rQKSFfrsa3bRliEapxYxV

Flash Back Friday

What would you do if you were given a blank white circle?  Last may we had a contest to find out what ideas the 4th - 6th graders could come up with.  They got pretty creative.  Here are just a few of their ideas. https://youtu.be/Fl2vA4eJ3Bg

Chalk & Glue Mandalas

I found this great project on the Art of Education website and I plan to do it with almost all my students to kick off the year.

A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form. In fact, "mandala" is a Sanskrit word that means "circle". Mandalas generally have one identifiable center point, from which emanates an array of symbols, shapes and forms. Mandalas can contain both geometric and organic forms. They can also contain recognizable images that carry meaning for the person who is creating it.  In essence, mandalas represent the connection between our inner worlds and    outer reality. Designing your own mandalas can be both inspirational and therapeutic.
Here is a link to the Art of Education Website https://www.theartofed.com/

And here is the video of the project.  Try it at home.  https://youtu.be/R5AbGQ7Tf-0

Can't Wait To Create!

Here is a sneak preview for the upcoming year!!!

For Kindergarten & 1st Grade
https://youtu.be/4Gg9MRBev2E

For 2nd & 3rd Grade
https://youtu.be/4vprRGL13qM?list=PLsoFE8aVnBT3rQKSFfrsa3bRliEapxYxV

For 4th - 6th Grade
https://youtu.be/5s8kXKXWuUU

For the Junior High
https://youtu.be/IBo8StZ6dt0