SECOND GRADE DELVES INTO THE STUDY OF CHINA…
Second grade looks into Chinese culture through the exploration of invention, ecology, myth, and natural resources.
Second grade looks into Chinese culture through the exploration of invention, ecology, myth, and natural resources.
Kindergarten exploring the depth of life within the rainforest as they become aware of the sensitive ecosystem…
The Winter Show is a celebration of the natural world through the lens of French Impressionism. The music transports us to the seashore and awakens our hearts to the tranquility and joy of time spent in contemplation of the ocean and the colors of the…
Water lilies and starry night skies: our palettes blend and layer with delicate expression and soft swirling beauty. As we prepare for our winter show some of these pieces will become the backdrop of our stage and inspire our performance!
From vast weather patterns to individual plant observation, we marvel at the complicated systems of balance in the world.
Constellations of marshmallows twinkle in the shapes of objects we most prize and love; sweet symbols we long to see reflected in the wide night sky. Tiny bits of paper flow together into scenes and characters that delight and surprise us. We wade through the…
Layering processes explore color and texture relationships in these mixed media pieces. In one project we are layering colored papers with starch onto what will become hardcover books for our drawing studies. We’ve also been using printmaking and collage to layer natural shapes and a…
Second Grade is immersed in the study of DINOSAURS!!!! They’ve also become experts in volcanos, and have worked at modeling their research and knowledge into erupting lava flows in science. Many of the students also featured volcanos in their dinosaur dioramas. They worked to piece…
The manipulation of a medium is understood through study. Blending and softening, we consider the contrast of color and texture as the expression of a tree against vivid color.
Fifth grade’s study of THE NEW WORLD and historical EXPLORATION includes experiments with natural dying processes, the study of medicinal plant properties, and the utilization of the natural world in Colonial America.