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K - 5

Art Curriculum Overviews

Hello, Blythe Families & Friends!

Im Mrs. Sarah Alvin, and I am thrilled to be
your childs Art Teacher.

ART is in bloom. . . Heres whats blooming in each grade:

All K-5 Artists will be introduced to ARTISTs, MEDIA (art materials), Art PROCESSes (skills+techniques), and BIG IDEAs (themes+concepts) in Art.

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Kindergarten artists will be exploring and creating art that tells a story.
Projects + Inspiration> Learning about famous Masterpieces & the fascinating Artists who created them. Our first series
of works are called Mini Masterpieces, & we are learning about what makes a picture a landscape, portrait, and still life.

First grade artists will be exploring and creating art from different times and places.
Projects + Inspiration> Building an art vocabulary, learning how to paint like the pros, & some cool tricks for making
subjects look real.

Second grade artists will be exploring and creating works of art about events in home, school & community life.

Third grade artists will be exploring and creating art based on observation + imagination of surroundings.

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Fourth grade artists will be exploring and creating art that reflects community + cultural traditions.

Projects + Inspiration> Learning different techniques for picture making. We are beginning by studying many kinds of
landscapes.

Projects + Inspiration> Learning new ways to express ideas and emotions. We are beginning by learning about
portraits and the ways faces show thoughts and feelings.

Projects + Inspiration> Learning to mix art skills with personal expression. We will make portraits, landscapes and still
life images with a mix of artist inspiration and our own special personal touches.

Fifth grade artists will be applying their formal & conceptual vocabularies of art to view the world in new ways
through art-making. Projects + Inspiration> We will practice using excellent craftsmanship, and out of this world
creativity to develop dynamic works of art. Students will be challenged to imagine + create with artists eyes.
*Overview items and projects are subject to change.

Each K-5 artist will gain experience with drawing, painting, printmaking, modeling compounds & fibers. They will use art media to
explore qualities of line, shape, color, value, texture & space within works of art. Creativity is encouraged, and each childs best
effort + behavior is expected in the engaging and challenging environment of Art Class. Each child makes a difference, and has the
power to make a positive impact our learning environment. I look forward to growing together throughout the year!

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Contact Mrs. Alvin at alvins@district96.org
Thank you for supporting Blythe Park Art!

*ARTSONIA

*REFLECTIONS
*MEET ME AT THE MUSEUM
*ART JOURNALS (4TH+5TH GRADE)