Well, It's time for our second semester at Roberts, and I am excited to start off with Spark Park Goodies. Roberts students will be a part of their school's history, as each student will grace the new park with their very own tile. The tiles will be placed along the sitting walls throughout the park. Each grade level will focus on a unique design for their tiles, and I can't wait to see what the kids produce.
The kindergarteners created a self portrait, which they will begin glazing at the end of the week. They used mirrors to really examine their features and translate their looks on paper. They are so adorable, and the kids are really proud of their accomplishments.
Since the 1st graders were introduced to Wassily Kandinsky when they created their gorgeous trees, their tiles are Kanndinsky themed. Together, all their Kandinsky Circles on Square tiles will be incredibly vibrant.
The 2nd grade tiles will focus on a radial design theme. The students had to come up with a simple yet interesting design/pattern that they would then repeat on all for corners of their tile. I am really impressed with what they came up with, all on their own.
3rd-5th grade students are starting the semester with clay projects (which I will cover in a separate blog post). Once they complete their clay projects they will work on their Spark Park Tiles.
3rd graders will work on a design that will actually be 1/4 of a circle. The design they choose will be based on specific themes including, flowers, insects, nature, or abstract patterns. Once four tiles (1/4 circles) are placed together they will form the whole circle. Placement will be based on unity in color and design.
4th graders will be utilizing their pinky finger on their tiles. They will create a multicolor dot design using their pinky finger to lay down the glaze on their tiles. Students will focus on color theory, overlapping techniques, and positive and negative space as they design their composition.
Students in 5th grade will create an intricate mandala design to place on their 6x6 tile. The 5th graders will look at Tibetan mandalas for inspiration. They will focus on good craftsmanship, color theory, symmetry, balance and unity as they construct their design.
OK, so that's all for now. Check out the slide show for visual references to the Spark Park tiles.
The kindergarteners created a self portrait, which they will begin glazing at the end of the week. They used mirrors to really examine their features and translate their looks on paper. They are so adorable, and the kids are really proud of their accomplishments.
Since the 1st graders were introduced to Wassily Kandinsky when they created their gorgeous trees, their tiles are Kanndinsky themed. Together, all their Kandinsky Circles on Square tiles will be incredibly vibrant.
The 2nd grade tiles will focus on a radial design theme. The students had to come up with a simple yet interesting design/pattern that they would then repeat on all for corners of their tile. I am really impressed with what they came up with, all on their own.
3rd-5th grade students are starting the semester with clay projects (which I will cover in a separate blog post). Once they complete their clay projects they will work on their Spark Park Tiles.
3rd graders will work on a design that will actually be 1/4 of a circle. The design they choose will be based on specific themes including, flowers, insects, nature, or abstract patterns. Once four tiles (1/4 circles) are placed together they will form the whole circle. Placement will be based on unity in color and design.
4th graders will be utilizing their pinky finger on their tiles. They will create a multicolor dot design using their pinky finger to lay down the glaze on their tiles. Students will focus on color theory, overlapping techniques, and positive and negative space as they design their composition.
Students in 5th grade will create an intricate mandala design to place on their 6x6 tile. The 5th graders will look at Tibetan mandalas for inspiration. They will focus on good craftsmanship, color theory, symmetry, balance and unity as they construct their design.
OK, so that's all for now. Check out the slide show for visual references to the Spark Park tiles.