Feb 12 and 13

K-2
This project is a review of paper weaving from last year.  Students worked on a  concentric heart shape.

3/4
The project of two identical images of a Saguaro cactus using complimentary colors to be woven is challenging. The students have to be cognizant of sequence of pieces of paper cut.

5/6
Students will print on blue fabric several grid patterns using liturgical symbols created from foam shapes on a block of wood. This is a complex project that taps into several learning skills such as sequence, inverted spatial reasoning, patterns, etc.

Feb 26 and 27

K-2

I brought a sun catcher mosaic into class to show students.  Students observed/explained about the negative spaces they saw in the sun catcher. After discussion, students began work on a final paper mosaic project. The objectives are for them to retain negative space between each of their color splashes of color and secondly to conform their “tiles” to convey their imagery.

3/4
Students completed their complimentary weavings of Saguaro Cactus. This project proved to be more difficult for some more than others. The weaving was not difficult but being organized to retain the image of a Saguaro Cactus was more difficult for students who are not sequential in their thinking.

5/6
Students finished the gluing of their liturgical symbols on their block of wood. They explored using bleach on paper to create different grid patterns to find the one they want for their fabric.