Art
The Island Trees elementary art program is designed to reach all students and provide a wide variety of experiences and instruction. The art program at J. Fred Sparke Elementary School encourages students to be creative and to appreciate the arts. While implementing the New York State Art Standards, our art instruction also focuses on the Elements of Art and Principles of Design. Many art projects are introduced through literature, viewing of art history, and through an interdisciplinary connection. The students demonstrate their creativity and imagination through their outstanding artwork. Regardless of one's talent, art allows our students to explore their own imagination and to develop skills to help create wonderful works of art.
The following provides you with an overview of the art topics and materials that are covered in both kindergarten and 1st grade.
Examples of Techniques and Topics
Drawing
- Crayons
- Oil Pastels
- Chalk Pastels
- Markers
Painting
- Tempera
- Watercolor Paint
Color Mixing
- Primary Colors
- Secondary Colors
- Complementary Colors
Collage
- Cutting paper
- Tearing paper
- Gluing
3-Dimensional Work Model Magic
- Modeling forms through rolling, pressing, and pinching.
Art History and Literature
- Picture and Story Books
- Art Reproductions
- Art Education Videos online
Interdisciplinary Curriculum Topics
- Family
- Seasons
- Shapes
- Animals and Habitats
- Ms. Matalevich