ITBS Is Over!

I dislike testing about as much as the students do. It throws everything off schedule and I long for the days when we are back to normal days. Thankfully, Monday we will be back to normal!

Although we spent each morning testing we managed to do some really exciting things this week. The kids got to do art for the first time with me this year. It can be really had to fit art into the schedule so this week we got to do several projects.

The first project we did was after learning about the color wheel. We talked about primary and secondary colors. We also discussed how they compliment each other. After our discussion we did a project called "Warm Hands." Students had to trace their own hands and then color in based on warm and cool colors. This project was as much about listening and following directions as it was about art.

The second project we did this week was with watercolors. Each student got 4 leaves and were asked to trace them by overlapping them. Essentially, it was supposed to look like a pile of leaves when done. Half way through, they weren't looking so good. The kids were frustrated, I was frustrated, it wasn't looking good. On Day 2 we water colored them and they turned out AMAZING!!! I actually love them so much I hung them on our front windows. Stop by and check them out.

On Wednesday we got to experience science with Mr. New. The kids were so excited to visit the science lab and I think they had a blast. We learned about how bird have different shaped beaks allowing them to be able to eat different goods based on their beaks. Students got to use different "beaks" to try and eat different foods. They had a great time!

I'm going to share our final art project next week because I want to be able to get some great photos to share. In the meantime, I hope you have a great weekend and that I see you all on Sunday at the fall festival!