Kindergarten artists read the story Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Buehner. We then discussed how a circle is the basic shape of a snowman/snowlady. After drawing circle guidelines in pencil we talked about adding paint. Because it was a nighttime scene, we then added a circle moon and added highlights and shadows. Students learned that the highlight would be on the same side as the moon and the shadow would be on the opposite side of the moon.
The next class we talked about how we could complete our art. The students were quick to offer ideas such as hats, arms, faces, scarves, snow, etc. Before adding our shapes, lines and colors - we learned about how to use oil pastels and what makes them so special. I was so happy that the students recognized that they are perfect to use over paint because they are made of oil and much more "creamy" than a crayon. The results are impressive!
The next class we talked about how we could complete our art. The students were quick to offer ideas such as hats, arms, faces, scarves, snow, etc. Before adding our shapes, lines and colors - we learned about how to use oil pastels and what makes them so special. I was so happy that the students recognized that they are perfect to use over paint because they are made of oil and much more "creamy" than a crayon. The results are impressive!
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