"A line is a dot that went for a walk." Paul Klee 

In this class we will explore the elements of art, color and line. Each week students will be introduced to a different type of line (horizontal, vertical, curved, wavy, diagonal, zig zag, spiral). We will then practice making the "line of the week".  Through a multi-sensory and kinesthetic approach students will have multiple opportunities to practice making each type of line. We will then learn about a famous artist and explore their genre of art work, paying special attention to the colors and types of line used within the work. Though guided instruction, we will create our own masterpiece inspired by the artists work.

Students will learn the correct vocabulary words for each type of line and develop prewriting skills in preparation for handwriting and advanced art techniques.  Additionally, we will delve into color theory, gaining an understanding of primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. As the classes progress students will further explore monochromatic, complimentary, and analogous colors. 
Finally, we will cover the basic rules for the proper use of art supplies and how to care for our materials. 

For example, in our first class we will learn about vertical and horizontal lines and primary colors. We will then explore the work of Piet Mondrian.  Using a second camera, the students will help me first construct a piece of art work inspired by Mondrian. This will give an opportunity to practice our new vocabulary words and concepts. As we create the work students will also be asked to verbalize line length, shapes, size, and practice prepositional phrases! Finally, with support and guidance, students will create their own masterpiece.

This class has a playful nature. Each session will begin with a movement poem and positive mindset. New concepts will be introduced through songs, stories, finger plays, puppet shows and little games. I will use a fun, interactive, multi-media approach to reach all learning styles and engage the learners. 

Each class period will end with an "Art Show" in which children will be able to show off their own works of art. Students will be encouraged to give positive feedback and compliment their peers! 

Periodically we will take a field trip to an art gallery!  My family owns an art gallery attached to our home and I will take students on a virtual tour and together we will discuss the works of art in our current exhibition.

Week 1: Vertical and Horizontal Lines, Primary Colors, Piet Mondrian 
Week 2: Curved Lines, Complimentary Colors, Kandinsky 
Week 3: Wavy Lines, Fauvism, Henri Matisse 
Week 4:  Diagonal Lines, Cubism, Pablo Picasso
Week 5: Zig Zag Lines, Ancient Greek Vases    
Week 6:  Spiral, Impressionism, Vincent Van Goh
Week 7: Vertical and Horizontal Lines, Color Theory, Josef Albers 
Week 8: Dashes and Dots, Pointillism, Georges Seurat
Week 9: Review, Art Gallery Tour and Virtual Art Exhibition