7th Grade Lego Self-Portrait

This is such a fun project that I enjoy doing with my students. Not only is this a fun project but this is a great way to begin looking at the basic shapes of the body. I begin by discussing the different shapes of the body and then showing the drawing figure that I have. Then we begin discussing and walking through how to draw this person. Unfortunately, this year I had to have a sub teach the lesson but it seems that my students did an awesome job anyways.

                          Nanano U                              Mariana C                           Soshi A

                           Sara H                                     Sophie N                           Marissa W

Purpose of the project:
 - To teach students that shapes can be used in the creation of a person or object.
 - As a reflective tool for students to observe their personality qualities and how                                       they are perceived.

Students were graded on the following criteria:
 - The student has used basic shapes to draw a lego like person
 - They have included personal attribute on their person (like glasses, favorite sweater, etc) and have       colored the person.

Graffiti Name Assignments - 6th Grade

Well I have finally gotten almost all of my 6th graders Graffiti assignments graded. This was a huge task and most of the students didn't write their names on the back of the assignments but isn't that the life of a teacher, we eventually figure out where these assignment go. It appears that we are doing a much better job on our 2nd assignment. I love teaching the graffiti process, first as it teaches the students how to start basic drawing skills. We discuss how to first write you letter, then draw around it, and then finally design your letter to make it look artistic. This year I didn't talk about how to color but I was amazed as this was the best year of work I have ever had from my 6th grade students. I am very excited and totally impressed. Here is a small sampling of the amazing work. As always please check out my Twitter page for more amazing student work.