Cairo's first homework assignment was to come up with ten sets of words that rhyme and come up with some way to present those words to the class. She decided that she was going to draw pictures of each of the words and put them onto a poster. For extra writing practice, I had her write the words, too.
Cairo spent a long time drawing her pictures. We talked a lot about details and we walked around and looked for inspiration. She drew the picture in pencil. I outlined her pencil with a black pen, and, then, she colored it in. Here are the pictures before we glued them onto the poster board.
Friday, October 26, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
Enjoying the Arts
The last few weeks we have had a chance to enjoy all the things Humboldt has to offer for the fall- Farmer's Market overflowing with the summer's harvest, an Art's Festival at the Fieldbrook Winery, apples from our apple trees, school field trips to an apple farm and pumpkin patch, fall artwork, making our own wreath from leave picked up in our yard, the annual Pastels on the Plaza, both the Freshwater Elementary and Jacoby Creek Elementary school fall festivals, and Cairo's fall Musical Theater class. Not to mention- the shorter days, crisp fall mornings, and the sun's low angle in the sky. The last few days we've also got to enjoy some of the cozy fall weather that just screams at me to curl up with a good book and something warm to drink and begin to hibernate. We've really been enjoying our first fall here in Humboldt county in 10 years.
A few shots from Cairo's musical theater class. They are working on the song Thumbolina.
At Pastels' on the Plaza. The kids LOVED this! It was so neat seeing the artists at work and the vibrant colors of the art framing the entire plaza.
Even Maia was having a great time!
There's no better way to enjoy the day than with your bffs!
Cairo and Lili got pictures with all the Princess artwork.
I really LOVED this one -
At Arts Arcata! this Friday, Jonah had some of his artwork displayed from his preschool at the Child Development Lab. Arts Arcata! is a friday evening where the stores on the plaza stay open later, local art is displayed, music is played and snacks are served or a glass of wine can be enjoyed. It's basically an open house for all the stores and a showcase to enjoy art and music.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
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