Our MWF classes have started a sculpture unit. This is either the third or fourth year we have introduced the children to the art of sculpting. We learn sculpture is an art. Sculptures can be made out many things. Some sculptures look realistic and sculptures look just plain ol' weird. :-) We talk about two dimensional and three dimensional. Yea! for 3D movies because the kids really are understanding this concept.
The children will each create a sculpture. They place the pieces and I glue. The next step is painting and finally we will hot glue lots of collage items. You can see some photos in the April 2010 blog.
This is a great opportunity to explore local art. Start in our town square with the Lincoln statue. Go by Greg DePauw's house (right by the fire station). Want more? Head over to ICC and see some HUGE sculptures or go downtown Peoria, walk along the riverfront or head over to Bradley'
s campus. It's a great opportunity to discover art with your child. The one thing we don't have time to do in this unit is story writing. Most of the children as they create their sculpture are telling me a story. Have your child dictate a story about their sculpture to you, add picture clues and add it to their story book.
