Hello all! Wow, summer is almost here! It’s hard to believe, right?
I entered a blog giveaway to receive a free layout review from a web designer. I won! She posted the review on Blacksburgbelle’s blog. Bottom line: reduce the clutter. I think it was very useful and gave me a lot to think about! Maybe you will get some ideas from her review. This will be a little project to work on during the summer.
Building with cardboard and free expression
These second graders had a blast creating sculptures and designs with a box of cardboard scraps. They used regular Elmer’s glue and some colored tape to put the pieces together. Sometimes just allowing students the freedom to build what they’d like is a great way for them to loosen up, explore and play.
It is important to allow time for exploration and open-ended projects.
The students also used wall paper scraps, paint and little wooden shapes (that I picked up for free at an art supply swap.)
These projects focus on the PROCESS not the PRODUCT.
Lots of problem solving skills were used as the kids tried to figure out how to choose or cut the proper sizes, how to balance and secure the pieces and where to add color.
