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March 21, 2011

Today we began with making silence.
Our group project of "Swimmy"  was revealed and hung on the bulliten board. Children were able to see thier work and respect the work of others. (see the bulliten board to admire the final project)

We examined Japanese artwork and children commented on how each piece of art made them feel.
Afterwards, children worked together to make Japanese Fukuwarai Masks. They helped one another through the entire process and many classroom leaders emerged.

New works included:
Circle designs
Fukuwarai
Botany Pin poking
Asian Animal Matching

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