Awesome aquariums

"Every child is an artist.
The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."

~Pablo Picasso

 

"Life beats down and crushes the soul and art reminds you that you have one. "

~Stella Adler

The past couple of weeks we have been studying living and non living things for science. Last week, we started an art/writing project creating "virtual" aquariums. We started by gluing sand on the paper. We used the beautiful vermilion Dixie sands for this. Then, we added aquarium rocks... yes, they ended up all over the carpet, as well, but I have 20 good human vacuum cleaners that did a great job picking them up. Lastly, we added plants and animals of our liking. The children and I are so pleased with the outcome. Next week, they will finish the writing assignment- naming their fish, telling where their natural habitat is (ocean or freshwater and cold or warm waters), and how they created their aquarium to closely resemble the natural habitat. They LOVED this activity! I love how art has a way of opening up the soul to deeper connections and learning! I wish we had more time to create.

A.Rogers Jan.2011
I love the shrimp and the crab in this one.

A.Rogers Jan.2011

A.Rogers Jan.2011 
I love these smiles. 
Only when we have the opportunities to use our God given talents and creativity can we feel most
valued.

A.Rogers Jan.2011
I loved her shark most of all.