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Art
Instructor: Smith, M.   
Mission Statement:

We, the students of Ms. Smith’s art class, will strive to create quality work while learning the art process.

Vision:

Art education will provide students with opportunities to exercise and develop creative problem solvers and producers while developing aesthetic and critical thinking skills, which are applied in all disciplines.

Our Goals:

* Develop basic concepts of design and elements of art
* Learn to analyze in supportive and respectful manner the visual art works of others
* Learn the skills to apply the arts to all areas of their academic and personal lives
Class Announcements
How to help your child strengthen fine motor skills:
  • tying shoes
    zipping and unzipping
  • buckling and unbuckling
  • writing legibly and without significant muscle fatigue
  • playing games that require precise hand and finger control
  • drawing, painting, and coloring
  • manipulating buttons and snaps
  • putting small objects together
  • doing puzzles
  • making crafts
  • using scissors
  • manipulating small objects such as coins
  • opening and closing objects
  • picking up and holding onto small objects
  • developing and maintaining an effective and proper pencil grip
  • pinching objects between fingers
  • using locks and keys
  • being able to isolate finger movements (i.e., using one finger at a time, such as in playing the piano or typing)
  • turning things over or turning pages of a book
  • holding and using utensils properly and effectively
  • screwing and unscrewing
  • doing ANYTHING that requires small precise hand and finger movements
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February Art Classes.....
Kindergarten
 Heart Paintings
 Introduction to sewing
First Grade
 Wood Sculpture
 Textured Turtles
Second Grade
 Warm/Cool colored Landscapes
 Still-Life drawings

Third Grade
 Landscape Collage
Positive/Negative Space/Intermediate Colors
Fourth Grade
 Flower Sculptures
 Paper Quilling

Fifth Grade
  Relief Rubbings
  Relief Prints
Discussion Topics
Slideshow Maria Smith: K-sculptures Friday, December 18, 2009 Discuss
Slideshow Maria Smith: 5th grade sculpture unit Thursday, December 10, 2009 Discuss
Slideshow Maria Smith: 4th grade Tint and Shade Thursday, December 10, 2009 Discuss
Slideshow Maria Smith: K-Snowman Paintings Tuesday, December 8, 2009 Discuss
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