Lion

PS and PK-

This week, we learned about lions and created beautiful artwork using oil pastels, colorful pencils, and patterned paper. The children explored different textures and colors to bring their lions to life, using their creativity to design unique manes and backgrounds. Through this activity, they practiced fine motor skills, color blending, and cutting techniques while expressing their imagination. It was a fun and engaging way to combine art and learning!

ASP-

This week, we explored the theme of lions and introduced ASP students to basic sketching techniques. Using sketch and charcoal pencils, we focused on shading, blending, and creating texture to bring the lion’s face to life. Students practiced drawing symmetrical features and capturing the details of the mane to add depth and realism. This activity helped develop their fine motor skills, observation, and artistic confidence while allowing them to express their creativity through sketching. We have completed the first half of the process and will continue working on our sketches next week to refine and finalize them.

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Flowers and Vases

 

PS and PK-

Oil pastels are a fantastic medium for young children to explore color and creativity. 

- Let kids explore different color combinations and enjoy the process rather than focusing on perfection.  

- Encourage them to draw simple shapes and objects before filling them with blended colors.  

- Use black outlines (as in the image) to define shapes and make the artwork pop!  

This activity helps young children develop fine motor skills, creativity, and a love for colors while learning through play.

ASP-

Oil pastels are a wonderful medium for children aged 5-10 to explore blending, shading, and layering techniques while developing their artistic skills. The artwork above demonstrates how young artists can create vibrant backgrounds by blending colors smoothly, using techniques such as finger blending, tissue smudging, or layering pastels to achieve depth. At this stage, children can experiment with mixing warm and cool colors, adding highlights and shadows to give their drawings more dimension. The bold black outlines in the artwork also show how details can be enhanced by using a contrasting color, encouraging kids to refine their fine motor skills. Engaging in oil pastel activities not only nurtures creativity but also builds confidence in self-expression through art.

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