Braden's Art Swirled World

Upcoming Second Grade Native American Paintings

2012-02-12T09:14:00.001-08:00

To prep my second grade for their upcoming Native American project, we discussed the difference between 2-D and 3-D. As a mini pre-project, I had them turn a 2-D tepee into one that is 3-D. They got it!

First Grade Vincent Van Gogh Scarecrows

2012-02-06T18:44:00.001-08:00

The original idea for this project came from www.deepspacesparkle.com but I changed it up a little. I added a little touch of texture from Vincent Van Gogh.

Second Grade Fish and Butterfly Weavings

2012-02-06T18:31:00.001-08:00

Second Grade Collaged Bugs: Science Connection!

2012-02-06T18:29:00.003-08:00

Fifth Grade Loves Finger Weaving!

2012-01-26T18:55:00.001-08:00

My fifth grade figured out how to finger weave in an interesting way. One student started it and slowly added more students onto his "chain". Four students were weaving one large piece. We ran out of time before they added the fifth student. Very smart and creative!

3rd Grade Rizzi Birds: These should be framed!

2012-01-26T18:50:00.001-08:00

The original idea for this project is from www.deepspacesparkle.com
As I always do with all inspired art projects, I added my own twist, making them narrative!

More Fifth Grade Quilled Snowflakes: Symmetry!

2012-01-26T18:47:00.001-08:00

Fourth Grade Native American Shields: Beautiful!

2012-01-26T18:45:00.001-08:00

Third Grade Art

2012-01-23T17:46:00.001-08:00

More fifth grade quilled snowflakes....works in progress

2012-01-23T17:43:00.001-08:00

Fifth Graders Box-Weave

2012-01-23T17:40:00.001-08:00

During Be Creative Centers, some fifth graders created box weavings. Such talent! Weaving is a type of folk and functional art.

More Third Grade Rizzi Birds! I love this project!

2012-01-17T15:06:00.001-08:00

Loving my third graders creativity of this narrative art project.

Carolyn Braden: 3rd Grade, More Narrative Rizzi Birds!

2012-01-16T09:13:00.001-08:00

Here are more of my students James Rizzi inspired paintings. Their birds are narrative art. (Purposes of art: Narrative, Functional, Artistic Expression, Ceremonial). What stories do these birds tell?

Carolyn Braden: Second Grade Field Trip, Courtesy of @Target Field Trip Grants

2012-01-10T17:44:00.001-08:00

I recently received a Target Field Trip Grant. I wrote the grant in order to be able to take my second graders to the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Students will go on the trip in March. Students will be able to tour the museum and create art in their art classroom. I chose to have the students create folk art wooden toys based on the ideas of Louisville artist Marvin Finn. I loved doing the project with my second graders at my previous school and know my students this year will love it too. More info to come! A BIG thank you to Target. Their grant programs are wonderful. Having art on a cart doesn't allow me to do some 3-D projects I love. Being able to go to the museum allows my wonderful Schaffner Traditional students a chance to work in a real art classroom and create an amazing 3-D project.

Kindergarten knows their lines!

2012-01-10T17:13:00.001-08:00

My kindergarteners know the five types of lines; Carrie Curvy, Harriet Horizontal, Dottie Diagonal, Victor Vertical and Zhyan Zigzag. We read a story about the three little kittens who lost their mittens. Students then used lines to design brightly colored gloves that the kittens would be able to find easily.

Third Grade Rizzi Birds

2012-01-10T17:04:00.001-08:00

My third graders have certainly impressed me with their James Rizzi inspired bird paintings. The students became cartoonists for this project. Their bird had to tell a story like it was a cartoon character. Here is one that I had to share because it made me laugh. It's so cute!

Fifth Grade Symmetrical Quilled Snowflakes

2012-01-10T16:56:00.001-08:00

My fifth graders are currently working on symmetrical quilled snowflakes. This was my first time teaching this lesson and based on my students enthusiasm and dedication, I know it's a great project!

Fourth Grade Native American Myth Shields

2012-01-10T16:51:00.001-08:00

Here is the start of our Narrative shields project. Students had to develop a myth that explains why something in the world is the way it is. (ex. Why Polar Bears Are White) Then they created a shield based on their ideas.

Art Trading Cards!

2011-12-13T19:30:00.001-08:00

While students wait for their turn to visit my art store this week, they are working on trading cards. Artists often make these mini works of art and pass them out to get their name in the public eye. Students are creating one pastiche card (a copy of a famous work of art) and 2 or more cards with their own original art. They have the option of trading their cards with their classmates. So many cards have turned out beautifully! More designs coming soon!

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Angry Birds, Lego Style By My Crafty Students

2011-12-05T16:04:00.001-08:00

My fifth graders got very creative during Be Creative centers. They made their own abstract 3-D versions of Angry Birds. Very clever.

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Be Creative Center Time Again!

2011-11-29T14:23:00.001-08:00

A beautiful geometric mosaic.

Future architects?

This tinker toy sculpture is a dog.

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Be Creative Center Day!

2011-10-20T17:22:00.001-07:00

If my classes earn 6 crayons (they get one crayon per week based on good behavior) they get to have a Be Creative Center Day. Students have the entire class time to do various activities such as finger weaving, straw construction, play balancing games, Lego architecture and more. Here are some of the super creative things grades K-5 made over the past couple of weeks.

Is this students a future Frank Lloyd Wright?

Great balancing!

A creative way to learn spelling words?

Carolyn J. Braden
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Some more 2nd grade Pigasso and Mootisse drawings

2011-09-22T17:02:00.001-07:00

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Two sides to every story by Anonymous

2011-09-18T19:02:00.000-07:00

Since the fourth graders are about to create their own Picasso inspired portraits, I thought I'd try out one too. I love the website www.picassohead.com. Go there and try to make your own Picasso-like creation!

Two sides to every story by Anonymous: Picassohead

Fourth Grade PTA Reflections Contest: Diversity means....,

2011-09-14T14:11:00.001-07:00

Carolyn J. Braden
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