The Happy Learning Den

When I first started teaching, art was a part of elementary students' weekly (if not daily) curriculum. Like most schools, my school faced budget constraints and students don't have art class.  However, what we do have are AMAZING parents who come once a month and teach our students about different artists.  Last week the 5th graders learned about Michelangelo.

What a great learning activity!  They sketched faces and then sculpted the faces out of soap.  Yes, you read that correct!  Soap!  They loved it (and me too).  It's a great way to keep art in my school, and I am so happy and grateful that the parents stepped up when they saw that their children were missing out.

Here are the pictures from the Meet the Masters art class last Thursday.  Enjoy!























The best is yet to come so be sure to stay tuned for more,
~Sandra
@The Happy Learning Den