Clay Creatures

3rd graders used their imagination and their knowledge of clay construction to build these clay creatures.  We started with a pinch pot shape and then added details using the additive technique (score and slip.)  

Circle weavings

Here are 3rd graders circle weavings.  This was the first time I have done circle weavings and the kids loved it, despite some setbacks we had to problem solve our way through!  This lesson was linked to the study of Native American craft work, in particular Navajo weavings.  YouTube has an amazing video of master weaver Clara Sherman carding and spinning yarn that I showed the students.  I will post that later.  

Architecture drawings

3rd graders learned the term "architecture" as they examined buildings designed by architects all around the world.  They got to be their own architect and design their own building.  

3rd grade- How we Express Ourselves

3rd graders examined the tree drawings and paintings of Piet Mondrian.  They learned the difference between realistic and abstract.  We examined trees and created our own abstract and realistic trees.  

3rd grade Abstract Food Paintings

3rd graders are exploring realism vs abstraction.  For this assignment, they were asked to come up with six foods and portray them in an abstract way, thinking about the foods as textures, patterns, and colors.  This was my first time doing this lesson (I was first exposed to the lesson in a college painting class!) and it went great!  The kids loved it.  They especially loved sharing their paintings with their friends as they guessed each others foods.