Exploring with yellow and purple at the easel.

This student was interested in using the yardstick. He worked 
for a long time make criss- crossing lines.

These two young artists were asking many questions about
colors. How are they made? Which ones make which?
They were given primary colors: red,yellow and blue.
They then mixed them to get secondary colors: purple,
orange and green. They continued on painting
with those colors.

YD painted with water on paper and played with
colored chalks. They watched the color fanning out
as they worked. They were very enthusiastic watching
the results of their work.

This is a new area of the room where the children can
work freely with pencil or tempera cakes. This gives them time
to explore without distraction.

This young artist is painting with watercolor 
on his own after our group work. Again, this space
is for free work. They can usually bring these small
pieces home with them.

More time for free work. Watercolor,paper and
watercolor pencils are in this area. They really treasure
this alone time. A lot of conversation happens here.
The children are have learned how to paint,rinse 
their brushes and take care of their brushes 
when they are finished.
working.

Sometimes we learn about color in a different way.
The light table is a special place for the artists to go
when they are finished with their work and they have
a few minutes before leaving.

Kindergarten continued drawing"en plein air"
They observed grass, the water fountain,stone and how
the trees were growing. They were fascinated with how the
water was running in the fountain. We topped the day off
with free painting .

Mixing color

Mixing color

Stirring the dough first.

Studio 3

Squishing "Javadough"

Mixing gray from black and white

Moving dough to a cup

Drawing with a colored pencil

The children's work time is very focused. They always put a lot of care into what they do.
Always try to remember this as you verbally discuss their work. Some things to say might be:
"I see that you used black and white ; that's beautiful !" or"I see that you drew circles"\
Try to avoid"What is it?" and always treat their work with respect.
You might wait to see how they respond before saying anything else. Let them guide you.
Even the smallest piece has more work and thought than you might guess.