Years 1 & 2: Musical Inventions

In conjunction with their classroom theme this term, Musical Inventions, students constructed their own instrument, and thoroughly enjoyed the process. First we discussed types of instruments: percussion, string and wind. Students designed their instrument and gave it a unique name. We shared these at the end of the session and students also explained how to play their instrument. Some instruments were very versatile with percussion, string and wind capabilities. Brilliant! Year 2 students also wrote an Artist Statement about their instrument.

Years 1 & 2: Mosaic Oil Pastel Fruit Bowl

This term Years 1 and 2 students have a Healthy Me focus in the classroom. In conjunction with this in art students enjoyed drawing a fruit bowl with oil pastels and then decorating the bowl with colourful paper tiles in a patterned design.

 

 

 

Beautiful Oops

I read the book Beautiful Oops! by Barney Salzberg to Prep, Year 1 and 2 students. It's a fantastic book about moving past "mistakes" in art. "When you think you've made a mistake, think of it as an opportunity to make something beautiful." I gave Prep students paper with a shape already drawn on it and a folded corner as starting points. Year 1 students had a torn paper with a smear of black pastel on it, and the year 2s started with a splash of paint and a hole in their paper...They created wonderfully imaginative pictures! "Beautiful Oops" is now a part of our everyday visual arts language. I have spoken with all grades about the principle of Beautiful Oops. My intent is for students to have fun, take risks and become fearless with their art.