Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Visit Two: Colors of the Seasons

What is the best thing about the seasons? COLORS!  As a part of the First Grade curriculum, they learn about the characteristics of the different seasons. I decided to use that comparison mindset to teach a little color theory. I knew watercolors would be a fun medium for them to experience,...

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Visit One: Apple Observations

Welcome to Fall!  Welcome to a new school year!  Welcome to Mrs. Ackley's First Grade Class!  Let's celebrate with Apples! For my first visit to teach visual arts, Mrs. Ackley and I collaborated to create a lesson on this week's Science topic: the lifecycle of an...