Wow! What a busy and inspiring week in the art room!

On Monday, we wrapped up our soft pastel unit with the last group of students—and they truly had a blast. They mixed colors beautifully, and the final pieces were an explosion of creativity and bright, joyful tones.

On Tuesday, we took a little break since it was Veteran’s Day and there were no classes.

By Wednesday, it was time for my first graders! We practiced making patterns, and they colored them in with so much focus and enthusiasm. Now they’re all set to finish their activity for our upcoming Thanksgiving Feast.

On Thursday, we were honored to welcome back Ms. Villalba, an art teacher from another school, a Carver mom, and an MDCPS Curriculum Support Specialist. She often visits to collaborate and offer wonderful guidance during our projects. That day, our students created abstract designs using lines and watercolors. They learned how to use and clean brushes properly, explored watercolor techniques, and experimented with lines and shapes to make expressive abstract artwork. Their creativity truly shined!

Finally, on Friday, we dove into our 6–7 Project. A few weeks ago, I noticed many students writing the numbers 6 and 7 in their artwork. After a little research, I discovered the trend came from a song and also connects to the height of an NBA basketball player who is six foot seven—but for most students, the numbers were simply fun to write and they mean nothing. So, as the saying goes: if you can’t beat them, join them! I turned the idea into an art lesson.

Each student received one quarter of a sheet of paper and had to work in a specific artistic style—abstract, realistic, pop art, or decorative. Students worked in groups of four, and once everyone finished, we combined all the pieces into one large artwork. The results were fantastic: a vibrant blend of styles, colors, and imaginative interpretations of “6” and “7.”

Every activity this week was a total success. I can’t wait to see what creative adventures come next in our art class!