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!

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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.