Bacich Elementary Art Blog

Transitional Kindergarten: Snail Line Drawing & RED TK Students were introduced to the works of Saul Steinberg. Steinber (1914-1999) was a Romanian and American cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his work for The New Yorker. He described himself as a "writer who draws".  Drawing is one of the most important activities for students to practice and it is best to start the practice at a young age. Drawing not only provides the basis for other creative activities- like painting, sculpture and printmaking- but it also provides a direct link with reading, writing and especially mathematics. Drawing is the single most accessible form of art available.  TK students used a felt-tip pen to draw a variety of lines to create an imaginary snail. Students drew a spiral shell into which the snail can withdraw its whole body. Students imagined other creatures living with the snail and drew houses for the "snail's friends" on top and around the spiral shell. The...

Transitional Kindergarten:  Zigzag Doll ZIGZAG  by  Robert D. San Souci,   a story about a doll maker who created Zigzag and placed him on the shelf for the night.     After the doll maker left, Zigzag got pushed off the shelf by the other dolls. Zigzag ultimately ended up outside in the trash bin and had to climb his way out.   The book does have a happy ending, as three mice found him a nice home with a happy little girl, and his zigzagged mouth turned into a happy smile. The beginning of the story reveals that ZIGZAG was made from scraps of fabrics. TK students  created their own dolls.   Students picked out  fabrics, used fabric scissors for cutting, and planned out and glued down their fabric pieces.    Some  dolls ended up with four legs, tails, and hats, and hair hanging off the edges, but that’s what makes these dolls so special! They make you smile! Kindergarten: Upcycled ...