• 5th grade Orca with Glacier ow: 

Our first project starts with completing our Original Works Orca paintings that will include a glacier we create using geometric lines. We will be using watercolor paints and rulers to complete this.  

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Mapping the foreground, middle ground and background, 2) Creating an Orca scaled to fit the middle and foreground, 3) Keeping the water colors for the Orca in the appropriate spaces, and 4) Successfully painting their water, sky, and glacier while staying in the appropriate areas and avoiding any bleeding. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade Owl in Night Sky ow:

Our first project starts with completing our Original Works Owl in Night Sky paintings! This project will allow us to explore the anatomy of an Owl and create a tree with unique patterns and textures as well as a night sky.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Paint a night sky, 2) Use texture and pattern for a tree and branch, 3) On a separate paper draw an owl and plan where the colors are going and 4) Glue the owl on the tree branch.  Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade Alma Thomas Snowman ow:

Our first project starts with our Original Works Alma Thomas Snowman! This project will allow us to learn about artist Alma Thomas.  

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Create a circular and curved guide for the background, 2) Plan out a color palette they will be using for the background, 3) Stay inside the lines with their paint, and 4) Draw a snowman to glue to the background. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade Sleeping Fox ow:

Our first project starts with our Original Works Sleeping Fox! This project allows us to create a winter wonderland with a sleeping fox nuzzled in the snow. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Divide our paper into a background and foreground, 2) Draw a snowy foreground, and aspen trees in the background , 3) Draw a fox sleeping on the snow, and 4) Adding texture to the fur and checking for correct proportions.  Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 1st grade Watercolor Snowflakes ow:

Our first project starts with our Original Works Watercolor snowflakes. This project allows us to explore creating a silhouette of an image by painting over it. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Choosing 3 different patterned snowflakes, 2) Successfully taping them to the background paper, 3) Choosing 3 analogous colors to paint with, and 4) Paint each snowflake individually. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• Kindergarten Colorful Snowman ow:

Our first project starts with our Original Works colorful snowmen! This project allows us to learn how to use watercolor paints, explore blending, learn about our cool colors, and create a snowman!

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Draw a hill for the snowman to sit on, 2) Pick our 3 cool colors to paint the background, 3) Draw a snowman using our template, and 4) Glue the snowman to our colorful background. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• 5th Grade Clay Mugs:

Our next project starts with our Clay mugs! In this project we will be learning how to create a mug and handle using slabs of clay. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Creating a design for their mug which includes: mug shape, handle size and shape, designs, and colors, 2) Start creating the mug shape, 3) Create the handle and any designs that will be carved/added, 4) Created a mug that follows their plan. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade 1-point-perspective room:

Our next project starts with our 1-point-perspective rooms! In this project we will be learning about the renaissance period and how 1-point-perspective works and why it’s utilized. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Create a rectangle in the middle that creates the ceilings, walls, and floor, 2) Create a left and right picture frame that goes into the vanishing point, 3) Creating a bench and ceiling windows that go into the vanishing point and 4) Create a hallway that follows into the background using the vanishing point.  Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade Georgia O’Keeffe Native American Skulls:

Our next project starts with our Georgia O’Keeffe Native American Skulls! In this project we will learn about the artist Georgia O’Keeffe, as well as the importance of the buffalo as well as colors to Native American culture. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Observationally drawing a bull skull, 2) Watercolor painting the skull gray and adding shadows, 3) Picking specific colors to represent different meanings, and 4) Cutting paper to make different shapes and intentional patterns, 5) Gluing the skull in the middle, and hole punching the bottom to add string to tie. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade graffiti style names

Our next project starts with our bubble letter or graffiti style names! This project allows us to explore different styles and challenge us to find a new way to create something we already knew how to make.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Creating a brick like background using paint and a sponge, 2) Making their name using bubble letters, 3) Coloring in their name with colored pencils, and 4) Filling in white spaces and gluing to background, making sure the name fits the background paper. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 1st grade Henri Rousseau collage:

Our next project starts with our Henri Rousseau collage! In this project we will be using mixed media, and learning about the artist Henri Rousseau as well as overlapping and underlapping. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Drawing a toucan, 2) Picking a specific Toucan to use a reference for coloring theirs, 3) Drawing and cutting out their leaves and flowers and 4) Successfully glueing the leaves and flowers over each other and the Toucan to show overlapping and underlapping. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• Kindergarten Clay pinch pots and warm and cool snakes

Our next project starts with our clay pinch pots and warm and cool snakes! We will be completing two projects, the first will be for us to learn how to make a clay pinch pot, to help us learn about clay and develop our fine motor skills. The second will be creating a snake and painting it with our warm and cool colors. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Roll a piece of clay into a ball, 2) Stick their finger into the ball and use their fingers to pinch and make a pot, 3) Draw a snake that has scales, and 4) Painting the snake using warm then cool colors and staying in the lines. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• 5th grade Glazing clay mugs

Our next project continues with us to glaze our clay mugs. This project will allow us to add our flair to our clay projects with our choice of colors. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Following the plan they designed in their first week, 2) Correctly mix colors they need, 3) Fill in gaps, and 4) Apply 3 even layers. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade 1-point-perspective room part 2:

Our next project continues with our 1-point-perspective rooms! In this project we will continue learning about the renaissance period and how 1-point-perspective works and why it’s utilized while we create our own gallery room.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Designing a podium with statue that goes into the vanish point, 2) Create a left and right picture frame that goes into the vanishing point, 3) Adding more picture frames with art gallery quality drawings, and 4) Using colored pencils to color, fill in white spaces, and blend colors.  Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade pop art:

Our next project starts with our pop art! Through this project we will learn about pop art and how to create a piece of art using different pieces and colors!

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Starting with an onomatopoeia, 2) Adding a number, 3) Has an animal, food, and saying that tie in all together, and 4) Using 2 materials to color with, making sure its colorful and white spaces are filled in. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade Greek myth

Our next project begins with our Greek myth project. In this project we will be exploring the Greek myth surrounding how Athens’ received its name, and creating the Parthenon with yarn!

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Sketching out our building, 2) Tracing with sharpie, 3) gluing the building with yarn and, 4) painting the background with watercolor. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

•   1st grade Egyptian portraits

Our fifth project starts with our Egyptian portraits! In this project we will be exploring ancient Egypt and creating a portrait of either a pharaoh, or Egyptian God. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Choosing a subject to draw, 2) Tracing with a sharpie, 3) coloring with markers and 4) gluing onto a colored construction paper. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

•  Kindergarten glaze pinch pots and warm and cool snails

Our fourth project starts with us glazing our pinch pots and warm and cool snails. This project will allow us to paint our pinch pots, learn to layer paints, and create a snail using our warm and cool colors.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Pick colors to paint our pots, 2) Apply 3 even layers and fill in white spaces, 3) Draw a snail with a shell split into sections, and 4) Following the order of warm and then cool colors, staying in their lines and filling in white spaces. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• 5th grade Illusion

Our next project starts with Illusion drawings! In this project we will be learning about illusions and how to create one using lines and shadows.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Making a circle in the middle of the paper, 2) Creating a vertical, horizontal, and 4 curved lined in the middle of the circle, 3) Coloring with a checkered pattern inside and in the background, and 4) Creating a shadow around the circle with charcoal. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade Illuminated manuscripts names

Our next project starts with our illuminated manuscript names! With this project we will go through time to learn about illuminated manuscripts. After, we will then create our own version using the first letter of our name. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Drawing the first letter of their name in a bubble style, 2) Adding intricate designs, 3) Use overlapping and underlapping and, 4) Blend and layer colored pencils, fill in white spaces. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade viking ship

Our next project starts with our viking ships. Through this project we will be exploring the vikings and their mighty vessels.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Sketch out their idea 2) Color and add detail, 3) Cut out their design and, 4) Glue to their ocean/sea/lake painted background . Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade Chinese scroll paintings

Our seventh project begins with our Chinese scroll paintings. Through this project, we will be learning about the importance of Chinese scrolls and creating beautiful paintings of cherry blossoms.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Watercolor painting three colors on the paper 2) Painting a moon in the corner, 3) Painting the tree and branches and, 4) Painting the cherry blossoms. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

•   1st grade Primary and secondary astronaut portrait 

Our next project starts with our astronaut portraits! In this project we will be exploring space and turning ourselves into astronauts and coloring using our primary and secondary colors!

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Drawing their self portrait, 2) Coloring the space helmet with primary colors, 3) Coloring the space suit with secondary colors, and 4) Gluing the astronaut to our starry background. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

•  Kindergarten birds in a nest

Our next project starts with us creating a bird and eggs in a nest.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Choosing a background paper color, 2) Using black and brown crayon to make a ovular nest, 3) Cutting and gluing our bird parts and eggs, and 4) Gluing everything on the background paper and in the nest. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• 5th grade One-point-perspective cities

Our next project starts with our one-point-perspective cities. This project will allow us to understand how to create perspective; by having our buildings converge towards the vanishing point, as well as turning a 2-d drawing into a 3-d.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Successfully creating a horizon line and vanishing point, 2) Drawing the buildings to go towards the vanishing point, 3) creating windows and doors and, 4) Decorating the city with a theme. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade Egyptian pyramids

Our next project begins with our Egyptian pyramids. In this project we will be exploring ancient Egypt and learning about the significance of the pyramids. We will also be working as groups to build each side of the pyramid.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Measuring cardboard to make equal triangles, 2) Taking turns to cut the cardboard, 3) Deciding on how they will attach their pieces and, 4) Creating a story on the sides using hieroglyphs. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade still life fruit

Our next project starts with our still life fruits. Through this project we will learn how to observationally draw a fruit, and apply texture. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Divide their paper into two sections, 2) Draw their fruit correctly to their model, 3) Color the fruit as accurately as they can, and 4) Add texture to the background. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade collage story box:

Our next project starts with our collage story boxes! In this project we will be creating a story using paper. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Planning out their story, 2) Drawing their story pieces, 3) Color and cut them out and 4) Glue them into their box in layers so that it appears 3d. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

•   1st grade Weaving Gyotaku

Our next project starts with our Weaving Gyotaku! In this project we will be learning about the skill of weaving as well as the art of Gyotaku printmaking. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Observationally drawing 2 fish, 2) Printmaking on the fish with black marker and water, 3) Creating seaweed with green paper, and 4) Weaving the fish through the seaweed. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

•  Kindergarten Cow jumping over the moon

Our next project starts with us creating a cow jumping over a moon painting. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Drawing swirls on our paper with white crayon, 2) Choosing our 3 cool colors to watercolor paint the background, 3) Drawing a cow jumping and moon, and 4) Glue our cow jumping over our moon. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• 5th grade One-point-perspective cities part 2:

Our next project continues with our one-point-perspective cities. This project will allow us to understand how to create perspective; by having our buildings converge towards the vanishing point, as well as turning a 2-d drawing into a 3-d.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Continue adding details, 2) Check that everything goes into the vanish point, 3) Trace and erase pencil marks, and 4) Blend and layer colored pencils, filling in white spaces. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade Comic page:

Our next project starts with our comic pages. We will be learning about how to create a short comic.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Create an outline that includes: characters, setting, beginning, middle, and end, 2) On the final paper draw 3 to 4 boxes, 3) Draw the story taking place in each box, including dialogue and movement and, 4) Fill in white spaces with colored pencils. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade Positive and negative trees

Our next project starts with our positive and negative trees. We will be learning about positive and negative space to create a tree.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Draw a landscape with hills and a river winding down, 2) Color in the hills using warm colors and the river with cool colors, 3) Draw a tree on the back and cut out the pieces and, 4) Cut the pieces to be smaller so that when glued on the background paper, there's gaps in-between. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade 3D insect

Our next project starts with our 3d insects! We will be learning how to make a 2d picture 3d by folding it!

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Choose an insect to draw, 2) Color the insect symmetrically, 3) Create a leaf or spiderweb and, 4) Fold the insect down the middle and glue them on the leaf or web so they are sticking up. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

•  1st grade Mola

Our next project starts with our Molas! In this project we will be learning about Molas and their importance to Native culture in Australia and New Guinea. We will also learn how to intentionally layer and create patterns.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Choose an animal to draw using a how to draw book, 2) Cut that animal out and trace it on a second paper but bigger, 3) Trace that second on a 3rd different colored paper but bigger, and 4) Create shapes and patterns and glue and layer everything on the background paper. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• Kindergarten Native American tipi

Our next project starts with our Native American tipi! In this project we will be learning about the importance of Tipis to Native American tipis. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Divide our paper into 3 sections with a curve line at the bottom, 2) Color the 3 sections with our warm colors and the curve brown, 3) Create a triangle with sections and color it with cool colors, and 4) Cut a sliver in the tipi for an opening and glue it to the background. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• 5th grade black out poetry

Our next project begins with our black out poetry. In this project we will be diving into the world of poetry and creating our own stories through already told poetry. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Circling their words to make a new poem, 2) Creating a design to cover the rest of the poem, 3) coloring it in with their choice of material and, 4) Gluing it to a background paper and continuing the design. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade Cardboard name

Our next project begins with our Egyptian pyramids. In this project we will be exploring ancient Egypt and learning about the significance of the pyramids. We will also be working as groups to build each side of the pyramid.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Brainstorm the design of their letter, and materials they will need, 2) Draw the first letter of their name on the cardboard and trace the letter on a second piece of cardboard, 3) Tape the two letters together, and, 4) Tape the two letters together and hot glue their designs. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade Paper sculptures

Our next project starts with our paper sculptures. We will be diving into the 3d world with paper. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) brainstorming their project subject, pieces they'll need, and colors they will need, 2) Create all their pieces, 3) Add details for realism and, 4) Gluing it on a paper so that everything is sticking up. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade Statue of liberty 

Our next project starts with our statue of liberty project! We will be exploring the history of the Statue of liberty as well as her symbol for America with watercolors!

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Sketching out the base for the statue and city, 2)tracing with a sharpie, 3) painting with watercolors and, 4) making sure all white spaces are filled. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 1st grade Pig Picassos

Our next project begins with our Pig Picassos.  In this project we will be learning about the artist Pablo Picasso and the style of Cubism. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Draw the pig design together, 2) Trace and erase pencil marks, 3) Color in each part of the pig correctly, and 4) Color the background colorfully. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• Kindergarten Weaving snakes

Our next project begins with our Weaving snakes. In this project we will be learning about the technique of weaving. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Draw two snakes, 2) Color the snakes with two colors and fill in the white spaces, 3) Create the grass and glue the tops and bottoms only, and 4) Weave the snakes through the grass. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• 5th grade Puppets
  Our next project starts with our puppets. This project explores different types of puppets, and will explore creating a hand puppet using cardboard and fabric. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Create 4 equally sized triangle that fits their hand, 2) Glue the 3 together to make a pyramid and tap the fourth with a hinge for the mouth, 3) Glue the base fabric and, 4) Hot glue the details to make a face and add characteristics. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 4th grade Islamic mandalas

Our next project begins with our mandalas inspired Islamic architecture and design. In this project we will be exploring the middle east and learning about the significance of their intricate details and symmetry.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Create a mandala pattern on four 4x4" papers, 2) Making sure they are symmetrical, 3) Coloring with colored pencils and, 4) Blending and adding depth with the colors. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 3rd grade glowing planets

Our next project starts with glowing planets. We will be diving into the world of astronomy to learn about planets and create some bright creations!

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Choosing a planet to draw, 2) Painting the planet with watercolor, 3) gluing it on black paper and, 4) Creating a glow around the planet with white chalk. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 2nd grade 1 pt aquariums 

Our next project starts with our one-point-perspective aquariums. Through this project we will learn  to understand how to create perspective; by having our building converge towards the vanishing point, as well as turning a 2-d drawing into a 3-d.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Practicing how to do one-point-perspective, 2) Create a horizon line with a vanishing point, 3) Having the Having the lines successfully go into the vanishing point and, 4) Creating an aquarium seascape. Students receive 52/100 for honest effort, then ten points per each step for a total of 92/100.  Grades greater than 92/100 indicate work that went above and beyond by showing extra, thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  Grades less than 92/100 indicate at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement.  While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works in the future.

• 1st grade Tree house.

Our next project begins with our Tree houses. In this project we will be learning how to create a box using 1-point-perspective and designing our own tree house. 

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Draw the house and roof into the vanishing point, 2) Add the tree trunk and branches, 3) Include details like a door, windows, hills, clouds, etc, and 4) Color with colored pencils and fill in white spaces. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.

• Kindergarten warm and cool fish

Our next project begins with our warm and cool fish. In this project we will be drawing cities and coloring them using only warm and cool colors so we can learn the difference.

The grade for this project comes from four basic steps, each of which culminating in new art skills and a stunning final product: 1) Drawing a fish of their choice, 2) tracing the fish, 3) creating designs on their fish and background for waves and 4) painting the fish warm colors and water cool colors. Students receive a mark of "meets expectation" (v) for completing each step.  Or students can earn a mark of "exceeds expectations" (+) for artwork that evidently goes above and beyond by showing unusually thorough work or beyond exemplary skill on any step.  The "approaching expectations" mark (-) indicates at least one incomplete step.  And all grades should be seen within the broader context of lifelong creative growth and achievement. While an individual project might not add up to what the artist had hoped, lessons learned therein almost always lead to greater creative works and life skills in the future.