So, I know this post is a little late, but better late than never. I simply couldn't resist sharing the oil pastel holiday cards the kids made this year. They turned out so adorable, and I am sure some family members received some of these delightful hand made cards.
Kinder and 1st grade students created a snowman bust card. Essentially their card composition was the snowman's head/face (wearing a cozy scarf) looking upwards towards the sky while snow and snow flakes come down from above. The kids were so proud of what they did, and some even added a shadow to one side. On several occasions I heard, "Whoa Mrs. Jenkins, my snowman looks like he is popping out of the picture!"
2nd and 3rd graders made a snowman ice-cream cone. They created a cropped waffle cone and then added their 3 scooped snowman on top. The kids followed along as I demonstrated how to construct the drawing. They also added a nice shadow to the right side (more snowmen popping off the page!) They completed their drawing by adding whatever accessories they desired. Some added hats, scarves, and mittens, while others added jewelry and cat ears. The cards were darling and we had a lot of fun making them.
4th and 5th graders created a holiday lights card. I demonstrated how to draw a light bulb, including the filament, highlights, and shadows as they followed along. They decided on how their lightbulb strand would lay, added the rest of their lightbulbs, and later added their green cord (yarn) to give the card that extra dimension. The students were astonished at how they were able to make their lights glow and shine as if they were real. I am truly so proud of your kiddos and consistently amazed at how they rise to the challenges I put before them. I hope you are proud too! Enjoy the holiday card photos below.
Kinder and 1st grade students created a snowman bust card. Essentially their card composition was the snowman's head/face (wearing a cozy scarf) looking upwards towards the sky while snow and snow flakes come down from above. The kids were so proud of what they did, and some even added a shadow to one side. On several occasions I heard, "Whoa Mrs. Jenkins, my snowman looks like he is popping out of the picture!"
2nd and 3rd graders made a snowman ice-cream cone. They created a cropped waffle cone and then added their 3 scooped snowman on top. The kids followed along as I demonstrated how to construct the drawing. They also added a nice shadow to the right side (more snowmen popping off the page!) They completed their drawing by adding whatever accessories they desired. Some added hats, scarves, and mittens, while others added jewelry and cat ears. The cards were darling and we had a lot of fun making them.
4th and 5th graders created a holiday lights card. I demonstrated how to draw a light bulb, including the filament, highlights, and shadows as they followed along. They decided on how their lightbulb strand would lay, added the rest of their lightbulbs, and later added their green cord (yarn) to give the card that extra dimension. The students were astonished at how they were able to make their lights glow and shine as if they were real. I am truly so proud of your kiddos and consistently amazed at how they rise to the challenges I put before them. I hope you are proud too! Enjoy the holiday card photos below.