We've been singing a lot about apples too. I didn't make up this song, but I wish I knew who did. I found it on the internet years ago. Maybe Dr. Jean? Click on the words for your own copy.
This next thing is a new one for me, and I get no credit whatsoever. I found it on a great art blog called Fine Lines that you should definitely visit. I was very pleased with how the kids did, and they walked away with a bit of knowledge about Matisse, Cezanne, Renoir, still life, wet on wet, shadowing, and outlining...and so did I!
(I must thank my beautiful niece Britt for giving me some artistic tips!)
In honor of my blog's one year anniversary, find out here what I could make for you if you're a follower and comment on any of my posts this week. I look forward to hearing from you.
Beautiful apple paintings!! Such a talented group of little students being taught by a talented teacher!
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Conversations in Literacy
Lori, I think Matisse would be proud. At least that's what I told the kids. :)
DeleteI love your life-cycle headband. I'm going to do that with pumpkins!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Tammy!
❀Barbara❀
Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers Blog Designs
Barbara, it's definitely one of those ideas that could be modified for other content areas. Go for it!
DeleteAnd it never fails that you end up wearing white on the day you use red powder paint...But the pictures look great!
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Lisa, I know! Bad timing with the white shirt and the red powder. Paige said she could get it out for me. :)
DeleteSo fun to see your kids' apple art -- thanks for sharing!! Seeing those headbands makes part of me want to go back to teaching first grade:))
ReplyDeleteChristie, thank you for doing such great art projects and sharing them with the rest of us. I kinda sorta pulled it off.
DeleteI love the paintings! I think you have a few artists in the making!
ReplyDeleteKelly @ I'm Not Your Grandpa, I'm Your Teacher
Kelly, I think so too. They enjoyed being like Matisse!
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ReplyDeleteSend me your email address to rebasutton@gmail.com and I'll get you your freebie Halloween packet! xo
Rebecca
Teaching First
Rebecca, oh yes. Thanks for reminding me!
DeleteYour students did a fantastic job with the Matisse-inspired apples. Thanks for the hat, blog and song ideas. The hat is a great center idea for any science concept that is cyclical.
ReplyDeleteMary, thank you. I enjoyed watching their apple art come together. I'm glad you found these ideas helpful.
DeleteHappy Anniversary! I love your apples! Tell you students that they are just beautiful! They are real artists!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see your cute picture!
Literacy Minute
Thanks Sandi! I will pass on the compliment for sure. :)
DeleteThe apple headband is a great way to visually show the life cycle of an apple! Your students did an excellent job with their Matisse inspired apples. I'm going to add all of these idea to my apple file. As always, thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteConnie Anderson:)
www.welcometofirstgraderoom5.blogspot.com
Connie, I'm glad I was able to share some ideas that you could add to your collection. Thanks again for coming by!
DeleteI {heart} the Matisse apple paintings! I just found your blog today and am your newest follower:) I am off to poke around!
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The Resourceful Apple
Thanks Tammy! I'm glad that you found my apples and me. I hope you enjoyed poking around.
DeleteThese apple paintings are beautiful! I may give this a try when I am teaching nutrition in the spring!
ReplyDeleteRoze
Roze, I hope you do. I'd love to see pics. Thanks for coming by and admiring their paintings.
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