Model Magic is a modeling material made by Crayola that is perfect for young hands to mold and sculpt into small characters. It is sold in bright colors, air dries to a light Styrofoam consistency, and can be modeled easily with no mess. I paint on a layer of Mod Podge to the top and sides (not the bottom) of the dried and finished sculptures. This is quite a bit of extra work, but the finished products have a nice glossy sheen and a sturdier construction. They still break of course, but a little glue will fix them easily Many of the sculptures I have in my home and classroom have been around for years with a few mends here and there!
If you are looking for a fun art activity to do at home, I would highly recommend a pack of model magic! (Did I mention no mess!? ) Original Works
Every year students use their art time to create a special work of art to send home with the PTA's Original Works Fundraiser. The Original Works program is an art-based fundraiser that gives families the opportunity to transform their child's artwork into unique gift items. The funds raised through this project support out awesome DeWitt Elementary PTA Kindergarten students worked alongside of me to create these cute and colorful fish paintings. First grade projects have a great variety of subjects. I encouraged students to think of special animals, places, people or events that they may want to use as inspiration. Students started with sketches to plan their design before moving on to a final drawing. What do you do when you are having trouble? Give up? Don’t even try? That was Vashti in the art room at the beginning of “the dot”. By the end, Vashti found the confidence she needed to be a truly creative artist. Students created their own colorful paintings after hearing “the dot”, by Peter Reynolds. I hope they will help us remember some of the messages from the book: anyone can be an artist and NEVER GIVE UP! A note from Mr. Jaruzel to new and returning Schavey Road Families:
Greetings and welcome to another school year in the Schavey Road Art Room! For those that do not know me, I have been an elementary art teacher in DeWitt since 2005. During those years I have had the privilege of guiding students through the process of creating art, and each year I gain new appreciation for the works they create. Children are often able to harness the joy of creating works of art that we “grown ups” can only hope to emulate. My wife Sara and I have two children, Amelia and Gwen. We did our best to make the most of another beautiful Michigan summer. For me, one of the great joys of the summer months is being able to take time for my own artwork as my family and I rest, recharge, and plan for the upcoming school year. As always, it is a pleasure to be able to share my love of art with students, and I am looking forward to another great year! Art Room Blog: I would like to invite you to make regular visits the Schavey Road Art Blog, where I will be posting regular updates showcasing our artistic adventures. You can also browse the student galleries to check out some of our outstanding work from previous years. The web address is: www.schaveyart.weebly.com Art room wish list: Housekeeping supplies: We could use paper towels, baby wipes/hand wipes (kid safe - non clorox), sponges, tissues, zipper sandwich bags, and brown paper lunch sacks. Art supplies: we typically use standard Crayola art supplies (washable whenever possible) – markers, crayons, colored pencils, watercolor paints, and of course plenty of paper! About Art Class: Art classes at Schavey meet for 40 minutes as part of our three day rotating specials schedule. Our art curriculum has four main components: Art Production, Art Concepts, Art Appreciation, and (last but not least!) - FUN! My overarching goal is to provide a fun and creative learning environment that fosters a love and appreciation for art that will continue for years to come. Students will save most of their finished artwork in the art room throughout the marking period. This practice will allow us to create a “portfolio” of work that will help each student see and celebrate what they are learning in art class. Thank you, I hope you are looking forward to a great year! -Robert Jaruzel, Art Teacher The Jaruzel family made the most of another beautiful Michigan summer! Gardens, Fairy Houses, Backyard Chickens, Bunnies at the Ingham County Fair, and time to work on my paintings!
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