Turning a household product into art…is it possible? In fact it is and we will be working this into our lessons. As an adult we can remember when we weren’t allowed to waste products that our parents bought. In this activity the students are to do just that, by using …
Outdoor art created Princess True Fun. The students were to create a street art that reflected their alter ego. Princess True Fun was the light of the class today. Her crown paired with her tutu and ballet shoes she dances her way through life and can jump over obstacles. Art …
Can art really help children feel at ease? This was my question entering Towey. Being an artist myself, I know that a benefit of art is to calm you. However; the question still lingers, can children really adapt this nature and understand the sound benefits of a having time where …
Cione Recreation Center was filled with music as campers learned all about the different styles of music created and played in Latin America. Then, campers listened to a variety of Latin music while they decorated their own music inspired art. The campers had so much fun decorating their own “shakers” …
Students weaved some beautiful pieces using very simple materials. Just yarn, cardboard and scissors. Students learned that weaving is an important form of textile production. The invention of looms dates back thousands of years ago. They have been found on major continents like Asia, Africa and Europe. We discussed that …
During my last week with Fishtown Rec Center Kindergarteners, I decided it would be fun for them to learn a simple printmaking technique. We only needed plastic bags, washable markers, paper, Sharpies and a spray bottle. They first drew onto their papers with Sharpies – we talked about how they …
Students entering 1st grade in the fall created a space collage! They were given precut astronaut shapes and designed their own space suits, making sure to draw a window in the helmet, space gloves, and boots! Some drew some pretty accurate details! They were given their choice of 12×18 construction …
