Run Like the Wind
9/28/2018
On my first day back from maternity leave I cautiously told the 3rd through 8th graders that we would be starting our running unit and that we would be going outside to run for 30 minutes continuously to kick the unit off. I also mentioned that they would be running the mile after some practice and I'm not quite sure what I expected their reaction to be. I was certainly not expecting the cheers that ensued after my announcement. Some were so overjoyed they asked if they could give me a hug.
What a lovely treat to be able to teach kids that enjoy being active. They were excited to run and welcomed the chance to push themselves. How rare is that? The even better part of this scenario is that while they were running and when some students finished ahead of others they took it upon themselves to cheer on their friends. Some even ran across the field to encourage their fellow runners to finish strong. Talk about a proud teacher moment! Here are a few websites that give information on how to encourage kids to run, how to keep them injury free, and they many benefits that come from getting those kids moving: www.realbuzz.com/articles-interests/fitness/article/is-running-good-for-kids/ www.runandbecome.com/running-training-advice/running-for-children-benefits-and-tips www.app.com/story/life/wellness/2014/07/01/running-kids-benefits/11659193/ All School Events in ART's Focus!
9/13/2018
Our year has started, and is gaining momentum! Students and teachers alike are enjoying the new, expanded spaces. PNA's Art Program with Brenda Jaeger has started on the foundations of classical art training. Our students know that whatever they do in life, they need to make their hopes and dreams reality. Art, the discipline of art, helps to make concepts, no matter how abstract, concrete and visible. We started out our year with the youngest students working on color theory, the color wheel, mixing hues, then tints, and shades. We are just into the value scale. The older students started with reviewing the self-portrait, and some have made the front and side views. Soon we will continue on. The first all-school show is coming up in the form of the Annual Harvest Festival. Our themes are pumpkins, leaves, farm animals, and scarecrows. The 8th Grade will be doing face painting for the Festival. They have practiced in art class. I would like to thank Rachel and Piper Botson for their help in matting, and hanging the upcoming all school art show for the Fall Festival Celebration. See you there! In the above photos we see the Early Kindergarten working on their pumpkins for the Fall Festival. We learned what happens when red and yellow are mixed to make orange, and what happens when blue and yellow are mixed to make green. We learned about adding white for a tint, a lighter color on the value scale. Now these pumpkins stand up, due to a tri-folded piece of cardboard attached to the back. In the calligraphy class ACE elective on Fridays, the students are being introduced to the art of calligraphy. In this lesson we are working with brushstroke technique, quality of line, arm movement, and the elements of design of line. We discussed contrast, complementary colors, and the use of space. In this elective class we have five Kindergarteners and two Second Grade students.
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