Stay at Home Lesson #27: Little Artworks Inspired by Claire Walker Leslie

Claire Walker Leslie is an artist who creates little "studies" or drawings and paintings of her art. Here are some examples below:
 


Try drawing your own small artworks. I have made some examples:

Stay at Home Lesson #26: Let's Talk About Race

Let's listen to the story: Let's Talk about Race which was written by Julius Lester and illustrated by Karen Barbour. The book is being read by The Tutu Teacher. This book has a very important message about how we are all the same on the inside, regardless of the color of our skin. Then we are going to create an artwork that responds to the story's message of love and equality.

                                          Mrs. Clark's artwork

                  Artwork created by 7 year old Sawyer

Artwork created by 10 year old Mitchell

Stay at Home Lesson #25: Abstract Art

Abstract art is when you create shapes, designs, patterns, color, and lines and put them all together to create something new. Jackson Pollack was a very famous abstract artist. Listen to the story below:

Using any art materials that you like, create an abstract artwork.

2020 Tile Reveal

Welcome to the 2020 Tile Reveal!

The Craneville tile project has been a tradition since 1991.

Although we weren't able to do a tile reveal at the school, we can still look at the tiles which will be hung in the school when we reopen. Enjoy the beautiful tiles created by the 5th grade students at Craneville Elementary School.

                                          Our 2020 tile

Mrs. Filiault's tile-she is retiring!!!