K/1s Paint Large Cacti

 Beginning to paint

One almost done

 Cutting out a cactus

 Adding spikes

Assembled and displayed in the classroom

As part of the K/1's study of Mexico, they learned about the Saguaro Cacti of the Sonoran Desert. They painted, cut out and stuffed four large cacti that will enhance the look of their classroom as they present their learning to their parents and their buddy class.

K/1s Weave Paper

 Gluing down the ends

Assistance from the middle school art mentor

The K/1  students mastered the over, under technique to make paper weavings. A curved background paper added interest and a bit of challenge to their work.