Art Lesson with Nancy, Tuesday, April 9th!!

Nancy will be at North Ridge Tuesday, April 9th for the next ART Rotation.

She will teach as follows:

8:30-9 - Kindergarten

9-9:30 - 1st

9:30-10 - 2nd

10-10:30 - 3rd

10:30-11 - 4th

11-11:30 - 5th

If time allows she will be able to go over multiple grade levels if you teach more than one grade.

Also on the 9th she will be picking art up for the district show in May. So if you will make sure to pull a few of your favorites from this year and set them out for Nancy to look at on Tuesday.

Thank you all for volunteering!!

Sixth Six Weeks Art Websites - from 5th Rotation

Kindergarten:

Ocean Art - this will integrate with science (Ocean Biome)

View the underwater artwork of one or two contemporary artists, Robert Wyland and Christian Riesse Lassen:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Wyland - info on Wyland

http://www.wyland.com/ - official website for Wyland - click Site then click Wyland Galleries to see beautiful ocean paintings

http://www.lassenart.com/ - official website for Lassen - click The Art to choose many catagories showing beautiful ocean paintings - WARNING: avoid the catagories Popular Pieces, Figurines, Sketches/ Watercolors, and Abstracts - nude paintings/ drawings are included

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/diorama/aquarium/ - Paper plate porthole idea

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/05/23/mister-seahorse-art-project/ - art lesson for Eric Carle's book, Mister Seahorse

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/05/18/giant-squid-art-project/ - giant squid project

http://tippytoecrafts.blogspot.com/2011/12/handy-hermit-crabs.html - paper plate/ handprint hermit crabs - great for Eric Carle's book, A House for Hermit Crab

http://pinterest.com/pin/280700989245587260/ - this is only found on Pinterest, and since I had already shared it with half of our schools decided to include it so you could check it out at home - simple and cute paper plate crabs

YouTube - type in the search bar "toilet paper tube octopus" 7:01 min instructional - cute!

First Grade:

Desert Art - This will integrate with science (the Desert Biome)

View the desert landscapes of of the famous artist, Georgia O'Keeffe:

http://www.okeeffemuseum.org/ - official website of the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum - Click Art and Exhibitions, then Permanent Collections, then Landscapes to view some of her desert landscapes

YouTube - Type in Georgia O'Keeffe by jcost85 - a 2:17 min. video for kids

http://www.handprintcreations.com/ - Handprint camel - click Handprints to see a little bigger image. It is still not as large as the Pinterest image I showed you.

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2011/05/desert-landscape.html - landcape with cactus

http://tippytoecrafts.blogspot.com/search/label/desert - scroll to see coffee filter sunset desert landscape

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2009/08/pastel-cactus-drawing.html - step by step drawing of a cactus - click the page to enlarge.

http://art-paper-scissors.blogspot.com/2011/01/crazy-cactus.html - patterned cactus with cut paper needles or spines

http://mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com/search?q=Wild+Wild+West+Cactus+Collage - another cactus landscape

Second Grade:

Patriotic Celebrations - This will integrate with social studies.

View the artwork of artist, Jasper Johns

http://artsmarts4kids.blogspot.com/2009/03/jasper-johns.html - bio of Jasper Johns

http://artbusnyc.blogspot.com/2011/07/artbusnyc-jasper-johns-flags_27.html - powerpoint of Jasper Johns

http://www.jugglingwithkids.com/2012/07/firework-painting.html - fireworks project using chenelle stems (pipecleaners) - printmaking

http://kikichristensen.blogspot.com/2010/11/veterans-day.html - paper chain flag

http://missgsartroom.blogspot.com/2011_06_01_archive.html - newpaper flags stamped with paint - scroll almost to the bottom of the post to find a classroom display entitled "Kindergarten Jasper Johns Flags" - not as large as the Pinterest sample I showed you.

http://www.orientaltrading.com/handprint-patriotic-flag-craft-kit-a2-48_9761.fltr - painted handprint flag

http://artiswhatiteach.blogspot.com/2010/11/3rd-grade-jasper-johns-flags.html - This somehow doesn't pull up unless you click 3rd grade, scroll to the bottom of the post, and click older posts - Words or verses washed with flag design

http://hollysartcorner.blogspot.com/2011/05/2010-project-3-jasper-johns.html - stack flags from different medium

Third Grade:

Self Portraits - integrates with social studies (Responsible Citizenship)

View the artwork and learn of the African American artist, Kadir Nelson.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/missysnyder-1598740-illustrator-pp/ - powerpoint showing many of his books - a bit long so maybe better for teachers

Great 2:37 long video that is a must to show:

Go to YouTube and type in the search bar,Heart and Soul by Kadir Nelson

http://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/elem/selfport.htm - Self portrait lesson with self values - black and white, but could done with color. Scroll down for the glue line self portrait and others.

http://artlessonsforkids.me/2009/08/20/back-to-school-art-ideas-self-portraits/ - several other self portrait ideas

For third grade classroom teachers:

Here are a few websites for prefix and suffix projects

http://dandelionsdragonflies.blogspot.com/2012/01/root-of-it-all.html

This one is only found on Pinterest, so you will need to check it out at home:

http.//pinterest.com/pin/70720656619051307

Fun, short prefix video - Go to YouTube and type in the search bar:

Between the Lions: The Un People: "zipped-unzipped" by BTLfantastic

There is also one following called "dressed-undressed", but the cartoons become undressed to thier undies (similar to The Emperior's New Clothes)

Fourth Grade:

21st Century Art - will integrate with social studies (21st Century Texas)

A look at the 3 Ft. Worth art museums and a native Texas artist:

Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth -

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Art_Museum_of_Fort_Worth - Background info

Also go to YouTube and type in the search bar, Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth designed by Tadao Ando - 3:04 long must see video! Points of interest in the video:

*The towering rust sculpture in the front

*The reflecting pool around the back and the cafe

*The stainless steel tree sculpture outside in the back.

http://themodern.org/ - The official website of the Modern. Hover your mouse over EXHIBITIONS, COLLECTINS, and JOIN AND SUPPORT to get a quick look. Click on Exhibitions, then Selections from the Permanent Collection for more.

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amon_Carter_Museum_of_American_Art - Background info

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/North_America/United_States_of_America/Texas/Fort_Worth-877610/Things_To_Do-Fort_Worth-Amon_Carter_Museum-BR-1.html - Slideshow of the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth

The Kimbell Art Museum:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimbell_Art_Museum - info for teachers - in depth details of how the museum was constructed - photos of 17 paintings at the bottom of the site.

http://www.ovguide.com/kimbell-art-museum-9202a8c04000641f800000000036fe48 - read the info about the museum and show videos of the Kimball Art Museum: First video (8:25 long) or second video (2:43 Long)

View the artwork of the native born Texas artist, Robert Rauschenberg:

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/episodes/robert-rauschenberg/about-the-artist/49/ - biography of Rauschenberg - posted prior to his death on May 12, 2008

http://www.docstoc.com/docs/672983/Robert-Rauschenberg---Powerpoint - short powerpoint - click full screen

YouTube video - type in the search bar, Elegy for Robert Rauschenberg - 9:36 long - bizzare music and art, but fourth graders should be enthralled.

http://www.crayola.com/for-educators/lesson-plans/lesson-plan/collages--combines.aspx - has a bio of Rauschenberg and a brief collage lesson plan using mixed media

http://www.incredibleart.org/lessons/high/kenabstract.htm - a high school lesson but this can easily be modified for elem - instead of using canvases, we will use paper - scroll to see good examples of collages

Fifth Grade:

Chuck Close Portraits - integrates with social studies (21st Century America)

View art and learn of the inspiring American artist, Chuck Close

http://www.biography.com/print/profile/chuck-close-9251491 - biography of Chuck Close

Three excellent YouTube videos of Chuck Close - type in the search bar:

1. Art Lesson Video by Kreauxm - 8:08 min long of an great interview of Chuck Close in his studio showing how he works on his 9' canvases - may be a bit long

2. ArtXplorers visit a Chuck Close exhibit - 2:31 min long of a group of kids in a museum

3. Artist Chuck Close writes a note to younger self - 5:00 min long - inspiring

Similar lessons with different approaches:

http://www.thatartistwoman.org/2011/01/using-color-cells-in-style-of-chuck.html - painting color grid only with no images

http://artiswhatiteach.blogspot.com/2011/03/6th-grade-chuck-close-self-portraits.html?sho... - portrait lesson plan

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2007/12/chuck-close-self-portrait.html - portrait lesson plan

http://www.theartofed.com/2013/02/08/chuck-close-portrait-drawing-free-lesson-plan-dow... - portrait lesson plan

http://art-paper-scissors.blogspot.com/2011/05/chuck-close-portraits.html -portrait lesson plan

http://kidsartmarket.blogspot.com/2011/01/asap-chuck-close-pattern-hand.html - lesson plan - not self portrait

Websites for the 5th Six Weeks Art Lessons (4th Rotation)

Kindergarten:

Integrates with science (Farm Life) and can include math (geometry) and possibly social studies (spring, Easter).

Paper plate hens and duck:

http://www.thecraftycrow.net/2012/03/paper-plate-hens.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/animals/duck

How to draw a sheep:

http://www.how-to-draw-funny-cartoons.com/cartoon-sheep.html

How to draw a cow:

http://www.drawinghowtodraw.com/stepbystepdrawinglessons/2012/08/big-guide-to-drawi...

Deep Space Sparkle: How to Draw a Cow

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/02/13/cow-art-lesson/

Deep Space Sparkle: How to Draw a Pig

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/04/28/how-to-draw-pig/

Handprint Farm Animals:

http://funhandprintart.blogspot.com/2012/08/farm-animal-crafts-made-with-handprint.html

Handprint Horses Behind a Craft Stick Fence:

http://ourcraftsnthings.com/2011/03/handprint-horses/

Horses with barn and fence in the background (on a platter): Could be done on paper.

http://pinterest.com/pin/11188699044418679/

White Handprint Horse on a Painted Abstract Background:

http://pinterest.com/pin/43347215133858154/

Video of the book, When Pigasso Met Mootisse -

http://pinterest.com/pin/213709944788147694/

Planted Vegetables:

http://www.mrsbrownart.com/artwork/abovebelowveggies_800.jpg

A suggestion from Kinder teacher Diana Hillhouse:

Use the lesson of the American Gothic painting (by Grant Wood) we did a few years back - portrait of the farmer and his daughter! Thank you Diana for that idea! I will send that in another email.

First Grade:

The following activities will integrate with social studies (spring/ celebrations, and math (patterns)

Ukrainian Eggs (Pysanky Eggs): Please share the information about Pysanky Eggs) found in the websites.

http://elementaryartroom.blogspot.com/search/label/Second%20Grade%20Art\

http://www.teachingwithtlc.com/2012/03/easter-egg-art-ideas-galore.html

Spring: In like a Lion, out like a Lamb

http://artwithmrssmith.blogspot.com/search/label/Spring

Deep Space Sparkle: I Can draw a Sheep!

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/03/13/i-can-draw-a-sheep/

The following sites will integrate with social studies (The Forest Biome)

Patterned Frogs:

http://www.mrsbrownart.com/artwork/patternfrog_800.jpg

Deep Space Sparkle: Brown Bear, Brown Bear

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2011/09/28/brown-bear-brown-bear-what-do-you-see-art...

Second Grade:

These lessons integrate with science (Grasslands):

Please share a video to learn of the artist, Claude Monet, whose poppy field paintings will inspire the grassland landscapes:

Go to YouTube and type in the search bar:

1. Claude Monet - Inventing Impressionism - the description is Emma reports... (9:59 min) and is a child's point of view

2. Art Videos for kid: Monet "Getting to know...Monet (it is .58 min)

Examples of Monet's poppy field paintings - scroll down a bit until you see 3 of Monet's paintings.

http://phyllysfaves.blogspot.com/2010/11/poppies.html

Good example of a poppy field painting in the style of Monet:

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/a-poppy-meadow-valerie-anne-kelly.html

Jackrabbit images in case you want to add a grassland animal to your poppy field:

http://www.exploringnature.org/db/detail.php?dbID=18&detID=1301

http://www.johnmuirlaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Jackrabbit-blacktail.jpg

Example of student poppy field paintings:

http://www.artsonia.com/museum/gallery.asp?exhibit=364904

Deep Space Sparkle - Buffalo Painting Art Project

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2010/06/16/buffalo-painting-art-project/

Third Grade:

These lessons will integrate with science (the Rainforest Biome)

Please share the information about artist, Henri Rousseau, who painted many jungle paintings:

http://artsmarts4kids.blogspot.com/2008/02/henri-rousseau.html

Patterned Rainforest:

http://www.mrsbrownart.com/artwork/patternrainforest_800.jpg

Deep Space Sparkle: Terrific Toucans, Rainforest Lesson (snakes), Tropical Birds

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2009/04/30/terrific-toucans-drawing-and-painting/

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2008/02/16/rainforest-art-lesson/

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2012/06/12/painted-paper-tropical-birds/

3D Lizard project:

http://art-paper-scissors.blogspot.com/2011/02/slinky-lizard.html

Video for 3D Lizard Design:

http://www.artlessonplanvideos.com/3D-lizard-design/

Fourth Grade:

This lesson will integrate with science (Wetland Environment)

Good videos to learn of the artist, Claude Monet, whose Water Lily paintings will inspire Wetland landscapes.

Go to YouTube and type in the search bar:

1. Claude Monet - Inventing Impressionism (description reads Emma reports...) - this is a child's point of view - 9.59 min

2. Art Videos for Kids: Monet "Getting to know....Monet" - .58 min

Water Lily painting image:

http://edouardvuillard.org/painting-Claude%20Monet-Water%20Lilies,%201916-59948.htm

Wetland painting by Jerry Garcia (musician in the '60s band, the Grateful Dead)

http://www.artbrokerage.com/artist/Jerry-Garcia/Wetlands-I-33802

This lesson will integrate with social studies (the Dust Bowl)

Website about the artist, Alexandre Hogue, who did many paintings of the Dust Bowl.

http://www.artcyclopedia.com/artists/detail/Detail_hogue_alexandre.html?noframe

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hanneorla/6638211873/

http://redtreetimes.com/2009/04/21/alexandre-hogue/ -Warning! The fourth painting is a bit inappropriate (represents Mother Earth as a nude woman of sand dunes)

You might want to share the black and white photos of Dorothea Lange including the iconic photo,Migrant Mother, depicting the times of the Great Depression. It was not taken in the Dust Bowl area, but is representative of the times - great for inferences!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothea_Lange

Fifth Grade:

This lesson will integrate with social studies (Movement/ Change - mass production)

Please share the video of the Pop artist, Any Warhol, whose Campbell soup paintings depict mass production.

http://pinterest.com/pin/213709944788148212/

Website with a grid project:

http://www.fieldartdiscovery.com/fourthgrade.html - see the project idea under Andy Warhol

You could also do the Starch Print lesson I left with you.

This lesson will integrate with social studies (Movement/Change - famous national monuments:

Information to share about the Statue of Liberty, including the French Sculptor, Frederic Bartholdi who made Lady Liberty:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Statue_of_Liberty

Deep Space Sparkle: Lady Liberty Gets a Make-Over

http://www.deepspacesparkle.com/2007/11/06/lady-liberty-gets-make-over/

Information to share about Mount Rushmore, including the sculptor, Gutzon Borglum and his son, Lincoln who sculpted the monument:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rushmore

Self Portraits in relief with toilet paper and glue to make a class version of Mount Rushmore:

http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.com/2011/08/monuments.html

Quick rubbing lesson with coins to make Mount Rushmore:

http://www.busybeekidscrafts.com/Mini-Mt-Rushmore.html

February Art Lessons

Roses are red

 

Violets are blue

 

North Ridge is blessed

 

by Volunteers Like YOU!

 

 

 

 

 

 

North Ridge Folks,

 

Here are some Valentine art projects. A couple have well known artists included. Be sure to

 

scroll down to see the multiple ideas on some sites.

**NOTE: These are extra lessons and not the lessons I brought last week. Those will integrate with the 5th six weeks core curriculum and will be sent soon.** 

Use these Valentine lessons until the websites for the lessons in the drawers have been posted. 

 

Primary grades:

Cut Paper Love Monsters:

http://teacherbitsandbobs.blogspot.com/2012/02/love-monsters-freebie.html

Large Hearts with Handpriints and Wings:

http://elementaryartfun.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day.html

I Love you This......Much - Hands with accordian message.

http://pinterest.com/pin/1618549835882520/

Painted Hands Hearts:

http://helpfromdebbie.blogspot.com/2012/02/handy-hearts-for-valentines-day.html

Broken Heart Addition (math game)

http://www.momto2poshlildivas.com/2012/02/valentines-day-fun-heart-math-for.html

Clifford the Dog Valentine:
 

http://pinterest.com/pin/1618549835941328/

Upper Grades:

Woven Heart Basket:

Simple Instructions (no template needed): http://www.enchantedlearning.com/crafts/Heartbasket.shtml

Instructions and templates: http://www.theurbancraftcenter.com/category/blog/page/3/

Video: http://video.about.com/familycrafts/How-to-Make-Heart-Baskets.htm

Hearts using the old art of quilling (from Martha Stewart)

http://pinterest.com/pin/1618549835944536/

Quilling background: http://www.kinderart.com/crafts/quilling.shtml

Robert Indiana LOVE sculpture inspired art:

http://useyourcolouredpencils.blogspot.com/2012/02/love.html

Op Art Hand and Heart:

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/2011/01/cool-hands-warm-hearts.html

Love Bug Valentines (plastic bugs) - includes a printable template (could also draw the bugs):

http://natureforkids.net/2012/02/12/love-bug-valentines/

Popcicle Stick Valentine (possible puzzle)

http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/valentine.html

Multi-grades:

Mrs. Picasso's Art Room blog valentine art:

http://mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com/2011/02/cupids-weave.html

http://mrspicassosartroom.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentine%27s%20Day

Artist Jim Dine's Hearts:

http://elementaryartroom.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentine%27s%20Day

http://elementaryartroom.blogspot.com/search/label/Jim%20Dine

Several projects including journaling page, how to draw a rose bud, etc (scroll down for many ideas):

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/search/label/valentine%27s%20day

ART ROTATION Nancy is Coming!

Nancy Guffey is going to be at North Ridge on Tuesday January 22, 2013.

Lessons:
8:30 Kindergarten
9:00 1st Grade
9:30 2nd Grade
10:00 3rd Grade
10:30 4th Grade
11:00 5th Grade

If you teach more than one grade level, Nancy will try to go over both with you at the same time if time permits.

Thank you all for volunteering and we hope to see you next week!

Sharing Our Works of Art

 Here is a piece of art from one of our fabulous Kindergarten lessons. Thank you for sharing! I love to see what is going on in art!

I will be changing out the art work in the hall on next week, If you have a nic piece you think would be good to display, please leave it in the art room on the front book case with a note that says "DISPLAY PIECE" on it.

January Art Lessons

There are two art lessons in the art room that are in addition to what Nancy Guffey will do for us!


The first is TESSELLATION, or tiling it is simply a pattern of shapes that fit perfectly together!

There is a profile face handout in the drawers in the art room.

The students color and cut them out and piece them all together.



The second is WIND POWER, simply making pin wheels.

There is a handout with a square template for you to use to make pinwheels.

Happy Art Time!