Fourth and fifth grade students enjoyed a chance to step inside the characters in the paintings of Norman Rockwell, John Curry and others. This week, I invited students to become a character in one of his paintings. Other students then questioned them about what they were thinking, feeling, or what they were going to do next, as they explored the action in prints of some of Rockwell's famous paintings. Students then worked with their table team to imagine what happened before the action in their painting and to predict what might happen next. As I sat back and watched them come alive with expression and creative thinking, I was reminded again how important it is to step inside the skin of another person. This was a great way to explore details, make predictions, use imagination and develop empathy for others.
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Krupa and I'm an elementary art teacher at Oxbow Elementary. I'm a professional harpist turned art teacher of 20 years. I'll share art lessons and ideas on these pages, what works and doesn't. Enjoy! Categories
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