Today students were each given:
a piece of bright blue fabric
a green feather
teal acrylic paint
royal blue tempera paint
paintbrush
8.5 x 11" white paper
and asked to use their imaginations to create a masterpiece. The blue fabric pieces were unusually shaped and students really became very creative with their artwork, it was very impressive! When the pieces are dry I will post a photograph of their creations.
If students are interested in finding inexpensive items for creating art at home:
Scrap SF
Scrap SF has a number of varied items that can be used in art projects. All are very reasonably priced. http://www.scrap-sf.org/ is their website. They are located at 801 Toland and it's best to use the Scrap SF website for directions. Mapquest directions to this site are misleading.
Another art/craft warehouse space is located on Division/13th underneath the freeway, right near Folsom, across the street from Rainbow grocery's parking lot entrance. I cannot recall the name of this site but they have very inexpensive materials and may only be open on weekends.
Mrs. B
- 4th/5th Grade
- From the University of California, Davis, I graduated with a BA in English Literature (major) and Teacher Education (minor). While at UCD, I competed on the swim team and was a yearbook staff writer. From the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, I earned a Master's Degree in Education, specializing in Curriculum and Instruction. While at the University of the Pacific I also wrote and received a grant for a literacy project and for a travel project. I possess a Clear Multiple Subject teaching credential with Supplementary Authorization in English from the State of California. I have passed the examination for California Teachers of English Learners (CLAD/CTEL) in all three domains. In addition, I am classified as a 'NCLB Highly Qualified Teacher'. For eleven years I have taught fourth grade (and I love it!) My education experiences also include 5th, a 4th/5th combination class, K, 1st, high school varsity/jv sports coaching and a unique & rewarding experience supervising incarcerated dual diagnosis developmentally disabled adults in math and reading activities. I am so excited to work with you this year!!