introduction to perspective in drawing, one point, two point and sighting methods to be explored
papier mache masks
woodworking -- emphasis on space and form; introduction to advanced skills
pottery -- continued practice with hand-building techniques, emphasis on independent problem-solving and employment of appropriate techniques when making creative decisions
review of Dewey and classification schemes in general
emphasis on self-service: finding materials both in the Meadowbrook library and public libraries throughout the state via their Online Public Access Catalogs (OPACs)
reading as a group to share ideas about literature
enjoy the ideas of visiting authors and illustrators
augment classroom studies, such as Book Bingo by participating in extended activities in the library; concepts introduced in class are reinforced in the library where students get a chance to apply their newly-acquired knowledge
explore the concept of ostinato using sound patterns, creating rhythms to accompany a rhyme, and listening to classical compositions
expand upon rhythmic notation by creating a 16-measure piece played on kitchen instruments
write a parody to a song incorporating book characters the class has chosen for the Mask Assembly
sing and rap songs about the states and their capitals and the presidents correlating with the social studies curriculum
explore nutrition through a mini-musical “Feelin’ Your Oats” correlating with the science curriculum
involvement in the Lower School chorus which explores the foundations of good choral singing; the Lower School chorus sings at the Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving/Grandfriends’, Holiday and Fine Arts Night assemblies
encouraged to participate in the Artist-in-Residence program
through gestures, acting in mini-skits, and retelling and writing stories, students practice producing language in a natural way
while the emphasis is primarily on listening and speaking, students begin more formal instruction in grammatical structures and gain more practice in reading and writing in Spanish
vocabulary is non-thematic and revolves around the stories told in class
cross-curricular ties include songs, products of the rainforest, Hispanics in American and a literature unit about Don Quixote
