I have a gingerbread man ornament from my days in kindergarten (1991) that I still hang on the tree. I love that it has the year on it and can remind me of special memories from school. I hope that my students can hang their ornaments on their trees for many years to remind them of their experiences at Wilson Creek.
The clay ornament project has become a tradition for all students at Wilson Creek. It is so simple, yet the kids have looked forward to it for the past few years. I have a gingerbread man ornament from my days in kindergarten (1991) that I still hang on the tree. I love that it has the year on it and can remind me of special memories from school. I hope that my students can hang their ornaments on their trees for many years to remind them of their experiences at Wilson Creek. Although I love this project, it is a relief when I can send them all home and get some counter space back! Students pressed slabs out of self-hardening clay and then chose a cookie cutter to create their shape. Some students put textures and details into the clay while it was still wet. The following week, they used tempera to paint a base coat and details. I then sprayed them with Krylon (since tempera, although being cost effective and washable, does not leave an appealing finish) and strung them up.
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AuthorI am a K - 5th grade art teacher at Wilson Creek Elementary and Anna McDonald School in Manhattan, IL. I am also a mother of two little girls (who share my love of art)! Archives
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