G'day From Australia!
Last week in Junior Kindergarten we boarded the "virtual" plane and traveled to Australia to celebrate the art of the Aborigine People.
"A" brought an authentic bumerang from Australia to share with the class. Then she sat down and made her own!
The children learned about Ayers Rock, or Uluru as the Aborigine call this sacred place in Australia.
The Art of making music.......
Didgeridoos!
A didgeridoo is an Aboriginal instrument created from a large reed hollowed out by termites. The children watched a youtube video of how they are made and played. What fun it was to create our very own and play them together.
The Aborigine people are very spiritual and it shines through their artwork. Many paintings are created to depict dreams and spiritual "adventures". Some others are about animals and nature. Beautiful paintings designed by the Aborigine people are created using dots. You can see dot art adorning boomerangs, rock, didgeridoos, wood, etc. This form of art is unique to the Aborigine people of Australia and has been recognized as such. The unique, wonderful children in our class tried their hand (lol) at it. Take a look!
Painting, using the end of a rounded stick just like the Aborigine People.
The children traced their hands using black sharpie markers then decorated them using the round end of a small stick (Q-tip swabs) dipped in paint.
South America
Later in the week we visited the rainforest in South America where the children saw the beauty of plants and vines and water flow together. They practiced drawing and cutting out spirals to create the flow of a vine. The transition was made from Australia to South America with the New Zealand art of Koru. Koru is art inspired by the unfurling of a fern reaching into the light of a bright new day. It represents hope and strength.
Visit the Early Childhood Center soon to see the amazing work your children came up with when they experimented with this lovely Koru art. The Exploratorium is being transformed before our eyes as the world of art comes alive through projects and activities. Journey with us!
This week the journey continues with celebrating art from North America. The children will create sand sculptures, an acrylic painting, and make Mexican pinatas.
Planning for the GALA!
Get those paddles ready, Sunny Sea Friend Parents!
The Shorecrest GALA and silent auction is on March 1. In the spirit of ART the children have been working on an original painting which will be on display on that festive night and up for auction. Believe me....you will all want it!!! :)
Valentine's Day!
We are all looking forward to celebrating Valentine's Day together. The children are all smiles as they come to school with their special Valentines to share with their classmates. Festive mailbags were made last week and will house the cards as the children deliver them on Thursday. Our JK party will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be Exploring style. We have a lot of fun activities and games planned and would love your helping hands. The children will also enjoy reading their Valentines along with you in the classrooms. In honor of this happy day, the children may wear Valentine clothing on Thursday. Pink, red and white colors or Valentine shirts with jean or uniform bottoms.
Have a LOVEly day!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
This week the journey continues with celebrating art from North America. The children will create sand sculptures, an acrylic painting, and make Mexican pinatas.
Planning for the GALA!
The Shorecrest GALA and silent auction is on March 1. In the spirit of ART the children have been working on an original painting which will be on display on that festive night and up for auction. Believe me....you will all want it!!! :)
Valentine's Day!
We are all looking forward to celebrating Valentine's Day together. The children are all smiles as they come to school with their special Valentines to share with their classmates. Festive mailbags were made last week and will house the cards as the children deliver them on Thursday. Our JK party will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will be Exploring style. We have a lot of fun activities and games planned and would love your helping hands. The children will also enjoy reading their Valentines along with you in the classrooms. In honor of this happy day, the children may wear Valentine clothing on Thursday. Pink, red and white colors or Valentine shirts with jean or uniform bottoms.
Have a LOVEly day!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
February 13th - 1pm "Little Engine That Could" theater (children only)
February 14th - Valentine's Day Party - Exploring Schedule - 9:30 start We will need a number of parents to read the valentines to the children.
February 15th - No School - Teacher Professional Development Day
February 18th - President's Day Holiday
March 7th - JK Activity Day beginning at 8:45-lunch
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