tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43458070613720061552024-03-13T03:41:44.768-07:00smARTyPantsjessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-88786484745563996302012-08-07T18:09:00.000-07:002012-08-07T18:09:25.289-07:00Moving...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This year will be full of new and exciting changes for me! I will be switching elementary schools after 15 years. It is a bittersweet time as I am both sad and happy all at the same time. Leggett Elementary and it's students will always have a special place in my heart. I am looking forward to a new adventure with my students at Windemere and their families. We will go an awesome art adventure as I take this show on the road. I plan to introduce the students at Windemere to art and culture from around the world. Pack your bags and get ready for some fun!!!jessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-43789248297656849692012-01-08T08:06:00.000-08:002012-01-08T08:06:42.034-08:00Made in the USAI have not done a very good job of blogging this school year, but I am going to make a sincere effort to do a better job in 2012. I was inspired by Laura at Painted Paper to do a theme for the rest of the year based on American art & artists, as well as sights and landmarks in the good ol' USA. I started right in when we started back last week with the book <u>The Art of Freedom</u> for the upper grades, and<u> I Am America</u> for the younger grades. Everyone seems very excited to learn about art from our own country, especially since we have been doing art around the world the last few years. I will post pictures soon!!jessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-7250507946682025782011-11-13T17:40:00.000-08:002011-11-13T17:40:02.262-08:00Ni Hao, Konnichiwa: Exploring the Art of Asia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The following pieces were from my presentation at the Ohio Art Education Conference this past weekend. I presented on the art of Asia with a colleague of mine from my school district. I mostly shared lessons from China. I became very interested in the various holidays, cultural traditions, and customs over the course of my three grant on art around the world. This was furthered by the presence of several students from China attending our school while their parents went to University of Akron. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These two projects are from holidays celebrated in China, Dragon Boat Festival and Lantern Festival ( a part of the larger Chinese New Year) We read books from a series of books called celebrating Lantern Festival and Celebrating Dragon Boat Festival. The Dragon Boat project is second grade. It combines several different techniques including watercolor resist for the dragons, painted paper torn into pieces for the waves, and recycled plastic bags for another wave over the boat. The boats were popped out using tabs of cardboard glued behind the boats. The Lantern project was first grade. The frame is made from three tongue depressors and three popsicle sticks. The glowing light is a wet on wet watercolor paper glued behind the frame. Scrap from the watercolor paper is fringed and used for the tassel.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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This is my fifth graders version of the Terra Cotta Army discovered by Chinese farmers in 1974. Over 7,000 life size terra cotta soldiers dressed in full military attire and in military formation had been hiding beneathe the earth for thousands of years. We discussed the history behind these soldiers and created our own using terra cotta sculpey clay. This allowed us to use both additive and subtractive techniques. Collectively they look like one of the formations found in one of the pits in China.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RC68gh-gLw4/TsBsENLj7WI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Rqgy_zJIlWE/s1600/IMG_0104.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RC68gh-gLw4/TsBsENLj7WI/AAAAAAAAAGw/Rqgy_zJIlWE/s200/IMG_0104.JPG" width="200" /></a></div>The last three projects you see are Asian Kites, Lucky Crickets, and Sushi. The kites are third grade. We read a book called The Best Winds and looked at various kites from China. We also discussed the various military and religious uses for kites in Asian history. Students had to use symmetry and the primary colors for this project. The crickets were created from painted paper. They were created by my kindergartners at the end of last school year. The cricket is a symbol of good luck in China and is traditionally kept in little cages to bring good luck to the household. If you look at my previous post you can see information on our sushi. These were created by third graders last year.jessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-58889244527491511462011-09-28T19:40:00.000-07:002011-09-28T19:40:32.782-07:00When life gives you lemons, make lemonade<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ydOujNF-0-s/ToPaX0z4EnI/AAAAAAAAAEM/dcbDITdJ9dY/s1600/lemonade512269687_aa4444973b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ydOujNF-0-s/ToPaX0z4EnI/AAAAAAAAAEM/dcbDITdJ9dY/s320/lemonade512269687_aa4444973b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Well I hope everyone is thirsty because I have a whole lot of lemons I need to make the most of. Last week I found out I was losing my classroom in our one year old building...essentially brand new. I had to move the majority of my stuff( and I have lots of stuff) into my storage cupboard to make room for an added fifth grade class. Kiss all that wonderful storage, three sinks, and great big work space goodbye. I am now in the caf"art"teria and on the cart. I am trying my best to adjust and make the most of what I have, but i have a sour taste in my mouth from all those lemons! Guess I just need to adjust and make lemonade!jessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-21920664780804351662011-08-03T08:18:00.000-07:002011-08-03T08:18:27.099-07:00Looking to the New School YearThis year I am going to try some different things in my classroom. I am going to do a new behavior plan and approach the year with a new theme. My plan is to incorporate literature into all of my lessons and use a book as inspiration for each of the lessons. I have some great books to use, but would always welcome suggestions. I teach K-5 so I will be able to do all sorts of things. I am also going to do a chart for behavior by class and give classes the opportunity to earn 10 points each class period. They will compete against the other classes in their grade level to see who gets the most points for the month or 9 weeks. I am working on some other ideas as well, I will keep you all posted!! Hope everyone has a great start to the school year! (I still have 27 days until we start, but who is counting)jessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-66158341267606022252011-05-29T07:38:00.000-07:002011-05-29T07:38:12.064-07:00Long Live the King...or Queen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dfxXVHKy3Zo/TeJYczou4NI/AAAAAAAAAD0/aSGwF02b0r8/s1600/IMG_0171.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dfxXVHKy3Zo/TeJYczou4NI/AAAAAAAAAD0/aSGwF02b0r8/s320/IMG_0171.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Step 1: Students used basic shapes to draw the body and the head of the panda. Learning this skill has really improved the drawings of the students. <br />
Step 2: Students painted the head and body only using white tempera paint. Students then added a horizon line and bamboo around the panda. They created their bamboo by touching the brush to the paper leaving the shape of the brush. We did not drag or actually "paint" with the brush to create the bamboo. <br />
Step 3: After allowing the paint to dry for a week students added the black areas of the panda. We do this to make sure we don't end up with grey areas. <br />
Step 4: Our final step was to add the Chinese symbol for peace. I bought these stencils at a craft store and students used a dot sponge to put the paint on the stencil. <br />
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Here are some fun things to do while we are off school. The Summit County library has a variety of fun things to do for free including story times and winter break crafts. They are also showing several movies. Students can also log some hours for 100 book challenge with a good book they check out at the library. <a href="http://aspl.lib.oh.us/">aspl.lib.oh.us</a><br />
Students can also go check out the great art collection at the Akron Art Museum. Free admission on January 2 all day long. <a href="http://akronartmuseum.org/">akronartmuseum.org</a> <br />
Akron zoo has some great exhibits indoors and out that are open during the holiday season. You can feed the penguins for $3 daily from 11-3pm. You can also go and visit the jelly exhibit.<a href="http://akronzoo.org/">akronzoo.org</a> <br />
First Night Akron hosts a variety entertainment and fireworks to ring in the new year on December 31. <a href="http://firstnightakron.org/">firstnightakron.org</a><br />
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If it is too cold to venture out visit this fun website for family fun ideas for inside or out! <a href="http://familyfun.go.com/winter/wintercrafts/">familyfun.go.com</a><br />
type in key word winter. <br />
<a href="http://www.freegames14.com/Build-a-Snowman.game3699.html">www.freegames14.com/Build-a-Snowman.game3699.html</a><br />
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A special shout out to Daphnie, we will miss you at Leggett!!!!jessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-81940359630659493662010-12-13T19:59:00.001-08:002010-12-13T20:02:44.387-08:00Need a Snow Day?<a href="http://www.popularfront.com/snowdays/?banner61%20">http://www.popularfront.com/snowdays/?banner61 </a><br />
visit this fun site to create your own snowflakejessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-56397480365118669072010-12-13T19:27:00.000-08:002010-12-13T19:33:24.801-08:00Pack Your BagsPack your bags and gather up your passport as we prepare for a trip around the world. Follow along on our art adventure as we learn about customs and traditions of various countries. On our travels we will create artwork that is linked to the countries we learn about. The artwork we create throughout the 2010-2011 school year will be featured in our end of the year art show in May. The artwork we learn about opens up the eyes and hearts of the students. No matter how young, they learn that people have different ideas and beliefs around the world, but that they also have some similarities. Hopefully this will make them more accepting of others and open to new ideas.<br />
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Over the past few years I have used shutterfly to make amazing holiday gifts for my husband, family, and friends. They are always a big hit and are extra special because of the time and thought that go into them.<br />
You can make calendars using the templates provided by shutterfly at http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars<br />
My family loves getting a calendar with the smiling faces of the children and grandchildren. I have also created photo books of vacations and special memories. This year I will be using shutterfly to make my own holiday cards at www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-photo-cards <br />
Now a days it is next to impossible to get something for nothing, but shutterfly is having a reward for bloggers of 50 free holiday cards. Visit the site and see how it works. You too can be eligible for a little something this holiday season. http://blog.shutterfly.com/5358/holiday2010-blog-submission-form/<br />
Next thing you know the song will be different.... On the first day of christmas my true love gave to me a calendar of our family, on the second day of christmas my true love gave to me two photo ornaments and a calendar of our family. Visit www.shutterfly.com to see all of the personal gifts you can give you family this holiday season! (and you don't even need to brave the crowds at the mall)jessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4345807061372006155.post-15219513656816638172010-11-23T18:39:00.000-08:002010-11-23T18:39:39.692-08:00Giving ThanksI am thankful for many things in my life. I am thankful for my job and the opportunity to introduce my students to the world of art and all it has to offer. I am thankful for my husband and family. I feel lucky to have all the things I have in my life. This blog will be an opportunity for everyone to follow what is going on in my classroom and what my students are learning. Come on you know you want to be a smARTy Pantsjessica Johnstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08398819189048819817noreply@blogger.com0