Carolyn Braden: Second Grade Field Trip, Courtesy of @Target Field Trip Grants

I recently received a Target Field Trip Grant. I wrote the grant in order to be able to take my second graders to the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Students will go on the trip in March. Students will be able to tour the museum and create art in their art classroom. I chose to have the students create folk art wooden toys based on the ideas of Louisville artist Marvin Finn. I loved doing the project with my second graders at my previous school and know my students this year will love it too. More info to come! A BIG thank you to Target. Their grant programs are wonderful. Having art on a cart doesn't allow me to do some 3-D projects I love. Being able to go to the museum allows my wonderful Schaffner Traditional students a chance to work in a real art classroom and create an amazing 3-D project.

Kindergarten knows their lines!

My kindergarteners know the five types of lines; Carrie Curvy, Harriet Horizontal, Dottie Diagonal, Victor Vertical and Zhyan Zigzag. We read a story about the three little kittens who lost their mittens. Students then used lines to design brightly colored gloves that the kittens would be able to find easily.

Third Grade Rizzi Birds

My third graders have certainly impressed me with their James Rizzi inspired bird paintings. The students became cartoonists for this project. Their bird had to tell a story like it was a cartoon character. Here is one that I had to share because it made me laugh. It's so cute!

Fifth Grade Symmetrical Quilled Snowflakes

My fifth graders are currently working on symmetrical quilled snowflakes. This was my first time teaching this lesson and based on my students enthusiasm and dedication, I know it's a great project!

Fourth Grade Native American Myth Shields

Here is the start of our Narrative shields project. Students had to develop a myth that explains why something in the world is the way it is. (ex. Why Polar Bears Are White) Then they created a shield based on their ideas.

Art Trading Cards!

While students wait for their turn to visit my art store this week, they are working on trading cards. Artists often make these mini works of art and pass them out to get their name in the public eye. Students are creating one pastiche card (a copy of a famous work of art) and 2 or more cards with their own original art. They have the option of trading their cards with their classmates. So many cards have turned out beautifully! More designs coming soon!






















































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Angry Birds, Lego Style By My Crafty Students

My fifth graders got very creative during Be Creative centers. They made their own abstract 3-D versions of Angry Birds. Very clever.



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