We decided to celebrate the season with Winter Festival Days! The penguin slide has been a very popular attraction. Whether gliding on their bellies or scooting along, it’s fun to imagine what it’s like to be a penguin. We played games, danced, built snowmen, and made cute gnomes together.
It’s been a very long winter, so taking a break to watch ice sculptor Jimmy Chiappa perform for us was an extra-special surprise. Starting with three large blocks of ice, he used a variety of tools to transform them into beautiful works of art. Everyone was delighted to see the snowflakes light up and the delicate reindeer come to life as each detail was carved. Last but certainly not least, was an adorable snowman that made everyone smile. It was a wonderful experience for all.
Although store-bought valentines are great, we created something even better! Using recycled materials, we made our own colorful paper and designed a beautiful selection of cards. It took a very dedicated group of people to develop and execute the plan. We made everything from scratch, including a drying rack and screens. It was a great learning experience and we feel happy about doing our part to spread the love this Valentine’s day.
Scratching the surface of a black canvas to uncover the beautiful colors hidden beneath can be fun! During art class, students learned how to make their own scratch artboards. They were instructed to create a pattern using brightly colored oil pastels to cover a styrofoam plate. Once that step was complete, they painted it with a mixture of black paint and dish soap. Once dry, let the scratching begin!
Learning to play an instrument can be very exciting. Whether strumming a guitar, striking a bar on a xylophone, tapping a drum, or pressing piano keys, many of our students enjoy taking music lessons. Annual concerts and talent shows provide them with opportunities to perform before a live audience. Our hope is that they will develop a true appreciation for all kinds of music that will last forever.
Each day, our students work hard to improve their skills and learn more about the world. It takes a lot of practice and a positive attitude to do this. We are very proud of their accomplishments, large and small.
The object of the challenge was to study another person’s face and draw a portrait of them. Carefully focusing on all the details, the artists tried to capture the personality of the person staring back at them. It was a fun assignment and they took it very seriously!
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