4th and 5th Grade | Snowflakes or Scherenschnitte

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As we finish our previous project we have started a fun winter project based off of a German art form  known as Scherenschnitte

"It’s pronounced SHARE-en-shnit-tah and it’s a mouthful of a word for such a simple concept. Literally translated from German to English, it means “scissor-cut.” And cutting paper into decorative patterns is what it’s all about, even though  scherenschnitte practitioners frequently use craft knives in addition to, or sometimes instead of, scissors. But for such a simple concept, it’s an art form that has thrived for centuries and taken root in a variety of cultures. " - http://h20424.www2.hp.com/program/activitycentre/nz/en/projects/pdfs/scheren_article.pdf

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3rd Grade | Finishes Sewing Stockings!

Be on the lookout for stockings headed your way!  We have been working on the beginning steps of using fibers (yarn) and needles (tape wrapped around the end of their yarn) for sewing in preparation for weaving.  We practiced using a "mattress stitch" to sew our stockings together.  Some still need to finish off the end of their stitching but I wanted them to have the stockings home in time for Christmas so I sent them home to be finished with mom and dad!  Ask them the proper way to make a "mattress stitch"!   See below, the stitch wraps around the outer edge.

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1st Grade | Finishes Penguins in the Snow!

We are finishing our penguins in the snow!

After we made their hats and scarves, we painted the snow at "paint stations".  To finish off the day we read two books about some silly little penguins; Five Little Penguins Slipping on the Ice by Steve Metzger and Tacky the Penguin by Helen Lester.

Take a peek at everyone's from last week.  The rest will have art today so check back this week if you don't see your child's today!  Click here to see more.

ALC Murals update

I am so proud of my students here at the ALC.  Over the last few weeks they have shown a great deal of responsibility & teamwork while painting their murals.  They are getting closer to being finished.  If you happen to be in the area, stop by our wing of the building and check out the talent and craftsmanship displayed on the walls of our hall!

Click here to see more from today.

1st grade | Penguins in the snow!

This week in 1st grade we started a fun new winter lesson.  One of our standards in 1st grade art is to  Demonstrate use of overlapping to show space.  After we practiced overlapping with our caterpillars, we are now practicing it with our penguins.  Click here to see more.

3rd grade | Holiday Stockings

Today we talked about the "legend" behind the Holiday Stocking.  We discussed what a legend is and what traditions are.  We read a legend about the holiday stocking then we started to make our own holiday stocking.  One of our 3rd grade standards is Use fibers or other materials to create a simple weaving so to start our transition into weaving, we are practicing sewing!

Ask your child about all the steps involved to make these stockings!

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4th grade | Starry Night

Today 4th grade finished up their rendition of Vincent VanGogh's Starry Night.  Soon you will see these up in the halls of Halverson and then in your own homes, hopefully before Christmas break! Click here to see more.

5th grade | Falling Self Portraits

Today, 5th grade worked on their falling self portraits! They have really been focusing on the details in their drawings.  These drawings should be home just in time for Christmas!

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ALC Murals are looking GREAT!

My art students at the ALC have been working very hard to get to the point they are finally at with these murals.  They have completed the planning and sketching of these murlas and are now starting the painting process.  What an awesome sight to look down the hall and see each group working so hard!  Click here to see more.

1st Grade | Texture Quilt!

This week in 1st grade we have been talking about texture.  We've discussed the different ways texture feels and the different ways texture looks.  We went on a walk around the school to find different textures to do "rubbings" of.  I was very impressed with how first grade was able to quietly walk in the halls and complete three separate rubbings at three separate locations quickly and quietly!  Keep your eyes open in the halls of Halverson for a LARGE "Texture Quilt" up on the wall! 

3rd Grade started something new!

We started a new lesson on Warm and Cool Shapes!  We have been talking about several of the art elements.  Some of the most recent ones are:

Space

Line

Shape

Color

Value

We have also discussed "overlapping" in this lesson.  Click here to see more.

Catching up on posting...

I got a new camera and needed some help with the software to upload the images.  I am all set now!

Here's a little of what we have been up to lately!

4th and 5th graders finished up their water color leaf projects! Click here to see everyone's

3rd grade started & finished a 1/2 portrait drawing.  We talked about lines, proportions, tints, and shades.  Click here to see more.

 3rd grade made a fun TURKEY headband to wear over Thanksgiving break!

 1st grade made a cute little turkey to be used as a napkin ring or a table decoration.  They have been working with shapes (most recently circles) and were able to "freehand" cut each of the four circles to make these turkeys.  Click here to see more.

 1st grade also completed these primary colored caterpillars.  For this lesson we talked about the primary colors, lines, shapes, and overlapping.  We also read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle to go along with our caterpillar theme. Click here to see more.

 4th grade started their new Starry Night drawings.  For this lesson we have been discussing depth: foreground, middle ground, and back ground.  The fourth graders then created their own rendition of Vincent VanGogh's Starry Night.  Click here to see more.

 5th grade has been working on a new "Falling Self Portrait".  For this project we are also talking about depth.  If a person were falling, their hands and feet would appear closer to you if you had an aerial view.  We have also been talking about line, positive space, and negative space.  See if your child can give you a brief description of each!  Click here to see more.

 EXCITING NEWS!!  Some of the 3rd graders were selected to have a mini art showing in the Brookside Boardroom.  If you have one of these 3rd grade students, you will be getting an invite via mail soon to invite you to come take a peek!  Congratulations to you 3rd graders who put in the hard work to create these awesome drawings!

Stop by again soon to see more of what we've been working on!

ALC Murals are looking GREAT!

Second QTR art students at the ALC have been focusing on painting.  Most recently they have started painting murals to compliment inspirational quotes that were previously painted.

I am so proud of the hard work they are putting into planning, creating, and working as a team. 

1st Grade | Hand print bats!

Last week the 1st graders got to get their hands a little messy (which they LOVED!) and create hand print bats!  Click here for all the pictures of them with their bats.

3rd Grade | Pumpkins

Last week all the 3rd graders created a 3D pumpkin!  We discussed the differences between 2 dimensional art and 3 dimensional art.  Click here to see all the pictures of their pumpkins!

4th- Alfson | Leafs are just about done!

Today in 4th grade art we finished up our leaf projects!  Check back next week for pictures of everyone with their art!  Click here for pictures of what we did today.



5th Sorlie | Reflections, leafs, and pumpkins

Today in 5th grade Art we reflected in our Art Journals, finished up our leaf project and got a BIG start on our pumpkin drawings.  Check back next week for a picture of everyone in the class showing off their individual art!  Click here to see more pictures from today.

1st Grade Rassler/Nolan | Lines

Today in 1st grade art we started talking about line.  We talked about the many different kids of line then we practiced making a few of them!  We also were handed back our FABULOUS Kandinsky paintings.  They will be displayed outside our 1st grade  classroom for the whole school to admire then they will be brough home.  Click here to see everyone with their beautiful painting!

3rd Grade Schuhmacher | Color Blocking

Today 3rd Grade started using the primary colors to practice color blocking.  The next time they are in art they will be mixing the primary colors to make secondary colors.  Click here to see more of what we did today!

ALC | Finished our exercises on sketching and value

Last week we finished our exercises on sketching and value.  This week we will start our final drawing lesson.  Click here for more images from last week.

3rd Grade Finishing up "Let's Mix it Up!" and "Tints & Shades"

Last week 3rd grade finished up working on mixing color and making tints and shades!  This week we will move on to some more painting and working with color!  Before long our new focus will be LINE!  Click here for more pictures from today!

3rd Grade | Tints and Shades & Let's mix it up

3rd grade worked on finishing up their paint\color mixing today as well as their tints and shades.  Next time in art class we will be creating a fun project related to color.  The 3 grade students are now familiar with the terms: primary colors, secondary colors, tints, and shades.  See if your child can give you the definition to each!  Click here to see more of the pictures from today.



1st Grade | Basic Color Theory by Kandinsky

Today 1st graders learned about a famous artist named Wassily Kandinsky  [vaˈsʲilʲɪj kɐnˈdʲinskʲɪj]

Kandinsky like to paint with a lot of COLORS! In 1st grade art we have been talking about color lately.  They have learned about the primary and secondary colors.  Today they used the primary colors to start their Kandinsky inspired painting.  Kandinsky also like to listen to music while he painted, so we listened to music while we painted as well!  Click here to see more of our work from today!

3rd Grade Tints & Shades

3rd grade worked on TINTS & SHADES today.  The practiced taking one of the primary colors (red, yellow or blue) and adding white to make tints and adding black to make shades of that color.  Click here to see more of the pictures of 3rd grade working!  See if your child can tell you what a tint is.  See if they can tell you what a shade is! 

Working on their notebooks this week!

Click here to see more work in our Art Notebooks!

Week two is already here and almost gone!

Check back soon for pictures of both the Halverson Elementary art students and the ALC art students hard at work in the art room!

Until then, check out this cute clip of a Friday Song!

The first day is almost here!

Can you believe it?  Could it be?  Is summer really almost over? 

While all the kids are busy squeezing in those final days of sleeping in, buying school clothes, staying up a little late... all us teachers are busy getting classrooms in order, creating new curriculum, and getting used to our new stomping grounds!

It will be here before you know it!

With that said, let me introduce myself.

I'm Mrs. Bremer.  This is my 6th year with District 241.  I've taught at the high school and Southwest Middle School.  This year I will be at Halverson Elementary in the a.m. and the ALC in the afternoon.  If you need to contact me at any time throughout the year, please don't hesitate.  My school email is jbremer@albertlea.k12.mn.us and my school phone numbers are as follows:
Halverson 379-4939
ALC 379-5201

This blog will serve as a way for me to update Parents and family members of what my students are doing in class.  This blog will also serve as a way for a students to catch themselves up if they have missed a day of class.

Together we can make this a GREAT year for these kids!