Art 

Students in kindergarten are introduced to color mixing and tempera paints. In Grade 1 students start to explore color, shape and lines using mixed media. In grade 2, students use both color mixing and the combination of line, color and shape to create projects like “My Dream House.” In grade 3, the element of texture is introduce along with color mixing and lines, colors and shapes.

Students in grades 4 and 5 spend the early part of the year reviewing the elements and principles of art and design in order to build visual and perceptual skills that they continue to use throughout the year in a variety of art projects. Students create line compositions, drawings from observation, and design projects focused on symmetry, balance and the use of positive and negative space. As the year progresses, students explore both art history and contemporary art as inspiration for their own art creation. Students experiment with a wide variety of media including paint, printmaking, textile design and clay sculpture. Creative and critical thinking are valued and developed through ongoing discussion of art and aesthetics.

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