middle school... what?!!?

This year I was asked to teach 6th grade art. Da Da Dummmmm. Making me a kinder-6th and upper school art elective teacher. Sometimes I do not believe it either! Back to middle school... yes I was terrified, but guess what?! 6th graders aren't as scary as I was making them out to be! I actually LOVE them (like all my other classes). The curriculum I am teaching is fun, dynamic, exciting, and new to me!!!

The students started the year off learning about the Principles and Elements of Art and Color Theory. We did a fun scavenger hunt and mixed colors to make the color wheel.

Our first real project was applying their knowledge on the color wheel and E&P. Students participated in Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. This fits in wonderfully to the 6th grade curriculum and a fun way of using the information they learned. We had wonderful discussions on peace and how we can become a more peaceful world.

This years theme was "Children know Peace" Students had to illustrate the theme with their choice of medium. They had to include the complementary color scheme as well and color value. The students came up with some really heart felt, beautiful art.

At the local Lions Club, my students took first, second, and third!

 

first place

 

second place

 

third place