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Check out what's new this year! The 8 Studio Habits of Mind
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WELCOME TO ART AT NORD COUNTRY SCHOOL!
Our art program is designed for students to grow in their creativity, practice new techniques, and be inspired by a variety of artists. This year we get to experience and develop skills with a new art medium each trimester, explore the styles of some famous artists, and learn to express ourselves with integration of dance, music, media, and drama into our sessions. We'll also focus on enjoying art as a process and cultivating Studio Habits of Mind: Eight ways that we can think like artists both in the classroom and in our everyday lives. Check them out in the wheel above or click here to see my slideshow with conversation starters so you can practice these at home and anywhere you take your young artist.
Our program also emphasizes the vocabulary that we can use to explain our art or appreciate the works of others, and each project gives us practice with the elements of art and principles of design. As a community of artists, we'll finish off with discussions that give us practice using these art words. We'll get to view and talk about our masterpieces with our friends, celebrating our creative success and reflecting on the ways we can grow. Get excited for art time, we have lots to learn!
Click here to see a list of our artworks for the year and how these themes will be woven into our art program.
Our program also emphasizes the vocabulary that we can use to explain our art or appreciate the works of others, and each project gives us practice with the elements of art and principles of design. As a community of artists, we'll finish off with discussions that give us practice using these art words. We'll get to view and talk about our masterpieces with our friends, celebrating our creative success and reflecting on the ways we can grow. Get excited for art time, we have lots to learn!
Click here to see a list of our artworks for the year and how these themes will be woven into our art program.
MEET YOUR ART TEACHER
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Hello! My name is Mrs. Kerr and I am excited to be starting my 9th year of teaching art at Nord Country School. I've always loved painting and creating, and I feel privileged to share this passion in my classroom and watch young artists develop and grow. I love to travel as a way to learn about our world and find inspiration for our art program. I am also a runner, dancer, and lover of outdoor adventures! When I'm not at Nord, you might see me around town teaching painting events for kids and adults with my business, Sienna Joy, or exploring with my little boy James. Living this life as a mom, artist, and teacher is the best! Let's make some wonderful art together!
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