Thursday, December 21, 2023

'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Break)

Yo Yo Yo, it’s Sarah Claus, rappin’ and wrappin’ my way through December….

The art room has been busier than Santa’s Workshop this month. Paint flowed. Thousands of tiny pieces of paper swirled through the air in a faux snowstorm. There was the unfortunate pink glitter incident, which adorned not only ornaments but the table and floor, as well. (The glitter incident was my own fault, since I gave it to a student who asked, instead of feigning ignorance). Yes, it’s been a colorful month…. 

We’ve had a festive time, so without further ado, here is what my elves created:

Kindergarten made Rudolph tree ornaments, complete with real bells.







My first-grade artists made snow people ornaments, and they have such personality!






Second grade created Christmas trees out of paper plates, decorated with colorful paper ornaments.






My third-grade artists curled paper to create three-dimensional branches on their Christmas trees. I encouraged the kids to go wild with color for a playful feel. Some students added strips of
origami paper.






Fourth grade colored wooden tree ornaments. Didn’t the kids do a good job? 




My fifth-grade students made some amazing three-dimensional Christmas trees from pipe cleaners and beads. Some of the beads are pearlescent and the effect is a beautiful, shiny glow.







Sixth grade colored and folded three-dimensional manger scenes from cardstock. I love how the kids added visual texture to the wooden manger and the straw. 





Seventh grade made tree ornaments, too. We used paint (mistake number one on my part! Super messy….). Details were added with sharpie and marker. These wooden ornaments are from the Dollar Tree, and at six for $1.25, they are a great deal. How cute are these Santas and snow people?








Finally, my eighth-grade artists made Christmas trees from cardstock. Each side of our trees has a different pattern and color scheme so there is plenty of variety and pattern.




Keeping with our holiday theme, I asked the kids which Christmas movies they like. As always, there were strong opinions. Favorites included Elf, Home Alone, Home Alone 2, Rudolph, Frostie the Snowman and Christmas Chronicles. There was some spirited debate about whether Die Hard qualified as a Christmas film. It takes place in December, but is it truly a Christmas movie? It was an art room divided.

On that note, I’ll excuse myself to go check on our Elf (not) on the shelf. Our elf is hanging upside down and has amazing strength. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas or Hannukah or the winter solstice, have a safe and cozy season. If you need this Sarah Claus, she will be juggling madly until Christmas day, and then collapsing somewhere for a long winter’s nap…  

 


13 comments:

  1. The Santa beards are cool. I love the card stock trees. Merry Christmas, dear friend!!

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    1. So glad you liked everything. It was a very busy month!

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  2. It’s me Kim W! ^^^^^ 😆

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  3. Ohmigosh - All these ornaments and ideas are so creative, fun and amazing!! I'm always delighted to see what you have inspired in your students. And I love the comments on how and what was used. I wish you and your family all the blessings of the holidays and a long winter's nap somewhere in there for YOU!! Much love...

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  4. The 3rd grade trees are especially beautiful. Keep up the great work!

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  5. The rainbow snowpersons are the best!

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  6. Great work bt the SRL artists! ALL levels combined to express the spirit of Christmas. The Nativity constructions were superb! Thank you!

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    1. Hey Rush, so happy you liked the kids' art. It sure was a busy and creative month in the art room!

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  7. My favorites are definitely the third grade…what lucky artists to have such an awesome teacher with so many fun lessons. 😊

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