Snails, by Prekindergarten

Somewhere on the internet (kinderart maybe, I must look) I found a lesson idea for making snails.  They used the primary colors in cocentric circles to make the shell.  Then whatever they wanted to do to finish the picture.  These turned out better than I thought, but then again, the LOVE to paint, and mix colors!

Love the happy face on the blue snail!

 



I do not know where the snail went, but I love it!

 

 



 

I love the expressiveness in their painting!



My favorite, Fish Sticks!

 

 

Oh, love the Fish Sticks.  The girls get the pun! 

Here are some pictures of some of the ceramic fish that are currently out along the path around the pond. 

 

This year they used watercolor and painted light colors all over the fish, and then painted over that with dark colors.  Then the girls used a sponge to wipe off the dark color, leaving dark in the textures and scratches in the clay.  Some did not use this method, they had a choice.  Either way, fun!

 



 



Rangoli by Kindergarten and Primer

 

Rangoli designs are made in India, primarily by the women, and decorate the entryway into a home.  Kindof a welcome mat.  They can be made of dyed rice, flowers, etc., and can be swept away to make room for a new one! 

The kindergarten students loved looking at all of the pictures we found on the internet of Rangolis.  The designs are so varied, intricate, and simple.  Beautiful.

We made our own  Rangoli designs.  I made a simple grid and photocopied it so that the girls could get some ideas.  Then they drew their designs on large butcher paper, working on the floor, just like they would if they were in India.

 

They used white tempera paint and then added color. 

Some turned out so well and so vibrant. 

 

We hope you feel welocomed as you view our Rangoli designs!