Erickson Elementary Fine Arts

What is a Problem and Solution? In Kindergarten, students learned about problems and solutions!  We learned different terms that represent the word “problem”.  Some examples include “worry, “difficult” and “mess”.  For the word “solution” we found other terms like “fix”, “solve” and “clear up”.   We discussed problems that could happen - a cat up in a tree or a bike broken and how we can find a solution for those problems.  We concluded the lesson with a book that had a problem and how the character solved that problem!  Sometimes we came up with a different solution! Some of the books we read were: The Stray Dog  by Marc Simont Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall After the Fall: How Humpty Dumpty got Back Up Again by Dan Santat

  February 2023 Edition Dear Kindergarten Families, We hope this newsletter finds you swimmingly as we dive into the wonders of creativity and imagination at Erickson Elementary School! We're delighted to share an exciting art project that our kindergarteners have been working on: crafting Porthole Suncatchers adorned with construction paper sea creatures inside, using tissue paper and contact paper! The Porthole Suncatcher Project: Our young artists have been busy exploring the depths of their creativity by crafting Porthole Suncatchers for our upcoming Ocean-Themed Portfolio Night Art Show. These enchanting creations will not only brighten up your windows but also transport you to an underwater wonderland filled with colorful sea creatures. Project Details: Materials: Students will be using a combination of tissue paper, contact paper, circular frames, and construction paper to create their Porthole Suncatchers. Process: Guided by our talented art teacher, Mrs. Clay, students ...