During our first class together we reviewed the art element of line. Line was something we had discussed and created with last year in their Pre-K class, so it was familiar to them and a great starting point for lessons to come. We began by reviewing line on the white board and discussing how to take care of and properly use our paint brushes. The students then sat in groups of four or five at tables and practiced painting lines on a large piece of paper.
They enjoyed sharing the colors and took their time moving around their table to cover the space.
Once the paper was covered with beautiful lines, we played a wonderful game I found on a variety of different blogs and websites called "Walk the Line." I had taped two sets of "lines" on the floor of my classroom and had two groups of students line up behind each set. The students had to listen to which line I said to walk while doing an action/dance that had been made up. The whole class really loved it and all of us had so much fun while listening to music.
Best game ever!!
During our next class we reviewed line again and began discussing sculpture. I had previously cut their large line paintings into smaller pieces and our line sculptures were born!
I loved the discussions that took place while they created their free form line sculptures. Some students decided theirs was a water park or roller coaster ride, while others described crazy buildings, haunted houses, and cool playgrounds.
So far we are having a blast learning together! I am so happy to be starting another great school year with such creative kiddos! Can't wait to share what we are up to next!
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