Third Graders Collaborate!

 Third graders at CRES learn the meaning of teamwork as they combine their efforts to create two collaborative projects.

Collaborative Monoprint Cityscapes

Third graders learn the art of printmaking by creating a collaborative cityscape using styro-foam plates. After viewing a series of architectural drawings of historic buildings, the students sketched their favorite then transferred the image to a styro-foam plate.  Using a brayer, they applied the block printing ink to the etched surface then pressed the plate onto the background sheet.  Each sketch was unique adding a variety of interesting buildings.

 

Fifth Grade Students Draw Their Own Shoes

Fifth graders at Central Riverside practiced drawing from observation by taking off one of their shoes and drawing it.  The results were impressive!

Do You Want To Build A Snowman?

Central Riverside first graders stretched their imagination by painting snowmen in January.  Each one was unique with his/her own personality. 

 

ARTY PARTY = Learning Disguised as FUN!

Central Riverside art students who met the behavioral challenge of "straight happy faces" every art class earned a special "ARTY PARTY" during art classes this week before winter break.  Six stations were set up with science integrated art activities for center rotation - in other words, learning disguised as fun!

Kinetic Sand

Wooly Willy & Hairdo Harriet Magnetic Art

Play Dough & Tools

Magnetic Sculpture

Magna-Doodle Drawing and Stamping

CRES Student Artists Thank Our Good Neighbors

Last week, students and staff at CRES held "Good Neighbor Day" to honor those community friends who support and invest in our school.

Representatives from Children's Enrichment Workshop (CEW), Cathedral Arts Project (CAP), The Cummer Museum's Weaver Academy of Art, The District Church and our faithful crossing guard, Mr. Watson. Students addressed each honoree with words from their hearts, thanking each one for gifts they provide for our students. Each honoree was presented with a beautifully framed piece of artwork from CRES artists.  Here are samples of their artwork:

Weaver Academy of Art from The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

This month we had a visit from our special friend from the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Mrs. Hause who came into our art classes and conducted art lessons based on the museum's collection. 

These visits are part of the unique partnership we have with the Museum as part of the Weaver Academy of Art.  Students and their families enjoys free family memberships that includes admission and free monthly art classes.  We are so fortunate to be included in this valuable outreach program.  Thanks Cummer Museum!