Painting and Portraits

Weekend News

Milan- I stayed at home because I was sick, and my brother was sick. We had to get some rest. We got snacks and then I waked up.

Joseph- When we were done school, we were at home playing. I built with these tubes but Jules keeps knocking it over. One day, it was so cold out but we went out, it was windy and we splashed in the rain. 

Reyn- I was inside at daddy's work and then I bumped my head. I played I Spy with my mommy. 

Cam- I went to Urban Air and saw all of the kindergarteners. It was Henry's birthday party. Maisie thought that I was in the birthday party but I wasn't. I can only play with roller stuff, like stuff on the ground. When you're bigger and then you can go on the zip line. There's also dodgeball and you can play on trampolines. I got cheese pizza with daddy.

Thea- So I went to April's house. We went down the big hill and rolled down it. She rided her scooter. We had a snack. Then, my family went back home and mommy went out to lunch with her friends. Quinny took a nap and we ate lunch and that's it.

Jacob- We went to the art museum. We looked at lots of art. Me and Ryan tried to draw lots of paintings and we draw three. I think that was it for yesterday. I didn't do any special things before that day.

Amelia- I go to Uncle Derek's house to celebrate pop pop's birthday. I played with Gabby and the baby. Gabby's bigger than me but the smallest one was the baby. I jumped in her closet. I had a cupcake, and two slices of cake, and two pieces of candy but I don't know what it's called. When I got home, I didn't even have dinner, so the only thing I had there was candy. 

Cameron- Me, daddy and Ben went to Target. We got an Elephant Goo Jit Zu and two Beyblades. I drinked monkey milk. There's strawberry, banana and chocolate. Vanilla is my favorite. 

Asa- We went out to a store and we saw the robot in the store. It cleaned stuff. We drived home and rest and got dressed in the morning and went to school.

Vivian- I was sick on Friday. I was sick on the next day, but not yesterday. I drink three cups of medicine, and I had to do my thermometer five times. I watched a video.

Jamesy- I was at home. I pet Finley. Then we go to school. 

April- Thea came to my house. We goed outside. We rided scooters and bikes. Theresa came to my house. I ate dinner. 

James- The new baby is Isabelle. I ate stuffed peppers. I like the rice. I played red tails and green tails. I'm the green one, Harry is the red one, mommy's the pink sonic and daddy's the blue one. I read a book, Goodnight Moon.

Alycia- I played with mommy and daddy. I played my dollhouse. I just play with Tiana. 

Almy- I hang out with mommy and daddy. I didn't go to Lego store. I wanted to go but it was too far away. I went out to a restaurant. I get to eat steak and fruit. I played with toys at home and Catherine came over. 

When the Cardinals sat around the big table in art class this morning, they noticed the clay set out on the tray. Friends noticed that the clay was a different color than last week and that it was hard. Amanda told friends that the clay dried so it became a lighter color and hardened. Also, now that the clay is dry it is fragile so we have to be very careful.

Amanda explained that we would be using a special type of paint called glaze. We used the glaze before to paint cups, but today we used it to paint our clay tiles. The Cardinals learned that the neat thing about glaze is that when it goes into the kiln, the very hot oven to cook the clay, it becomes shiny.

Amanda showed friends how to dip their paintbrushes into the paint, and carefully paint their tiles.

Friends took their spot at the table where their clay tile was and began to paint. Using the different colors set out, the Cardinals used their creative minds to paint intricate designs on their tiles. 

During choice time, friends were called over to work on their March self-portraits. Looking at their work from September up until now is truly so exciting to see. To watch friends' perceptions of themselves evolve is so neat to observe. Friends are noticing different parts of themselves, such eyebrows and particular designs on their clothes, and are making sure to add it onto their drawings. We can't wait for you all to get your Cardinals' portraits at the end of the year, and to see the growth and transformation!

Ask your Cardinal what colors they used to paint their clay tile (or clay cookie).