1st Grade Jim Dine Hearts

We all know Valentine's Day is coming up but simple hearts just wont do.  Looking at  Jim Dine's hearts were a MUST. Each student made their own heart patterns to create  symmetrical hearts. We used oil pastels on velour paper. I am a new teacher and have not had a chance to order my own supplies so I am working with what is left. Oil Pastels on Velour paper = success. I think they are so stinking cute and the loved making them. 

2nd grade Winter Scene

3rd Grade Snowmen At Night

In this lesson we read Snowmen At Night. This is a cute little story of what snowmen might do at night when we are all sleeping. The kiddos love finding the hidden pictures in the book and it is a perfect opportunity to teach shades, tints and shading. While it was frustrating and we had to start the shading process over several times it was well worth it. I am SOO PROUD of their work! 

Tattle Monster

I am so tired of my students tattling on each other for EVERYTHING. It wastes time and is unflattering. I saw this idea on Pintertest and it has worked wonders ever since. They get one tattle per class. So they have to make it a good one. It is even worth a few laughs. Like "they said my mom smells like watermelon and radishes. :)