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I am SO proud of the work that these first grade artists accomplished this week. This was an inquiry-based activity we did to explore how colors work together. Each student chose a fall leaf photograph and spent time observing all the different shades and hues of colors they could see. For example- a red leaf wasn't just plain red; it could have spots of orangey-red, brownish-red, pinkish-red, light red, and blackish-red.
Students were given magnifying glasses to encourage them to look very closely, and to help get themselves in a scientific state of mind. If the weather had been cooperating, we would have gone outside to gather real leaves, but the photos worked great! Then, each student was given several basic colors of paint. Their task was to mix and blend colors to make an EXACT match for all the colors seen in their leaves. We discussed how the red paint straight from the bottle was probably not the right kind of red. The students were challenged to figure out what other colors to add to get just the right shade. What color of paint would make the color darker? Or lighter? Or duller? As a final step, students were asked to create a name for each of their colors. I have not yet taught much color theory to this group, so I am so very impressed with the close color matches they were able to make. We'll be revisiting color theory concepts later on in the year, but this was a great place to start!
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I am SO proud of how hard my kindergartners worked on this project! This activity is designed to be a skill-builder rather than to end in a completed project. Students were to use paper and scissors to construct a face. The first goal of this activity was to practice using scissors and to strengthen fine motor skills. The second goal was to prepare kids to tackle our the next project, which involves creating a face in a whole different way!
Here are just a few of the creations! This activity was our Kindergartner's first experience with painting. In math, the students are learning about patterns. I want them to understand that the rainbow is a kind of pattern- the colors always come in the same order, and they repeat. Learning correct rainbow order now will help students be successful when we begin to study the color wheel in 1st and 2nd grade.
This type of painting is great for developing fine motor skills, as well as teaching proper use and care of our painting supplies! And, it's a lot of fun!! |
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