Kindergarten -4th Grade Visual Art

"I might not like how my painting turns out,

but I always love art." ~ primary student

"Every child is an artist.

The problem is how to remain an artist

once he grows up."~ Pablo Picasso

Kindergarten: Students have been learning about different artists.

They learned about Piet Mondrian and his artwork Broadway Boogie Woogie. The students made their own paper collage inspired by his work. Be sure to check out their artwork on the art bulletin board!

1st Grade: We are learning about symmetry and shapes.

Students made Symmetrical Snowmen and are on display in the lobby area.

2nd Grade:We learned about the the art of Australia's Aborigines, and their stories of animals or "dreamings".

They made a "bark painting" of Australian animals. These projects are on display in the 2nd Grade Hallway.

3rd Grade: Students have been learning about Leonardo Da Vinci. They are encouraged to take their sketchbooks home, so be sure to take a peek at their sketches.

4th Grade: We are looking at the celebration "Carnaval" from the islands of Trinidad & Tobago. Students are creating a papier mache mask.

photo from www.zazzle.com

Teacher: Ms. Kilday

Education:

Associate of Arts in Visual Art, Joliet Junior College
Bachelor's of Science in Teacher Education w/ Art Specialty, Illinois State University

Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh
courtesy of www.CKSinfo.com

Teaching Background:

Began teaching at Seneca Grade School in 1994.
Taught Summer Enrichment Courses at Joliet Junior College.
Substituted at Coal City Elementary & Hufford Jr. High(Joliet); Student teaching experiences at Joliet Central H.S. and Dirksen Elementary.

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