Pencils sharpened, seating charts are done paint brushes ready welcome to the new school year! Our unit this quarter is
The Art of the Himalayas
As you can tell by the photo, I am gathering much info for our first part of the unit- INDIA. We will be creating fun and colorful projects inspired by the beautiful colors of India - paisleys and patterns, flowers and vines to name a few.
So stay tuned for some fun projects down the road....
Love your blog! This is my sixth year of teaching art-LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. Can't wait to see what you do with it.
ReplyDeleteWow! Sounds so exotic to me. Can't wait to see what that culture is like!
ReplyDeleteWaiting eagerly!
ReplyDeleteIndia is a brilliant topic! I love art projects with my children for Diwali and Holi. I am really looking forward to seeing what your children have created :)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see your posts! You always have great ideas and artwork!
ReplyDeleteMy (non-Indian) students who were celebrating Eid this week had their hands painted with henna. I'm always so envious! jan
ReplyDeleteOh so exciting- Would you be happy to share the names of the books you are using?? We will be celebrating Indian art for The Commonwealth Games which are being held in Dehli. That will be in October
ReplyDeleteBook List for India
ReplyDelete1. India land of dreams and fantasy
2. Traditional Indian Textiles
3. I is for India
4. Eyewitness: India
5. Indiacolor
These are my inspirational, where I look for new ideas and projects.