2nd graders create "Stained Glass" with tissue paper and black paper.

Some kids were stumped on shape ideas, so I passed out a sheet of shapes for them to use. You may see similar shapes in the artwork. I also let them choose from 3 different shapes for their overall stained glass, passing out a diamond, oval, and rosette stencil to the tables. After they were finished, I allowed them to choose 2 fake jewels to adorn their artwork with.

Kindergarten uses paint and cut out paper shapes to create Kandinsky paintings.

Very Messy! But, they really enjoyed it, and I think they all turned out so unique!

4th Graders are working on Rousseau jungle drawings and foil sculptures

Above is an example of what they are creating.

I did this project with students from East Prairie School last year, and they turned out great! Rousseau never went to a jungle, yet all his artwork revolved around thick rain forests and jungle scenes. I like to emphasize this with students so they are not afraid to be creative. 4th graders are in the process of drawing their made up jungle scenes. Once finished, they will make a lizard or other jungle animal from foil, and attach it to their drawing.

6th graders are creating Molas, inspired from the Kuna Indians of Panama.

Traditional Molas are made with cloth and stitching. 6th graders will make their Molas with paper. I have never done this project before, and am excited about the results! They begin tomorrow.

5th Graders are creating Marc Chagall Villages/Cities with paper

Marc Chagall artwork
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Hibbard Student artwork.
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The last time I did this project, I worked with over 900 1st-6th graders creating an enormous city that wrapped around 2 hallways at Hibbard Elementary School. The project is based off of the artwork of Marc Chagall. In his artwork, many houses are upside down, and various people from his past are flying above the buildings, in a dream like world.
This year, I am changing it to where each 5th grader creates their own city, showcasing at least 3 buildings. They'll use scrap paper to make their buildings, and then glue them to a larger construction paper. Once finished, they will add a flying person or animal above the city. I'm really excited about the re-invention!

Photos of CICS student artwork on this project to come!