The second graders are going hog wild over their pig project! After beginning lessons with the kindergarten and 1st graders, it was evident by the whispers in the room that the 2nd graders were also fans of Olivia the pig, so I gave them what they wanted. The first day began with Olivia Meets Olivia. I asked the students if, like Olivia, they have ever met another student with their name and how they thought they could still be an individual. This was a surprising discussion as students began to relate the experience to their new project and expanded to talk about their pigs will all begin similar but their choices and behaviors are what will make them all look different. Students began with a newspaper roll for their pig body. Reviewing paper mache processes with them was a great starting point as we used the paper mache paste to make our tissue paper stick to the newspaper. The second day was spent painting four bottle caps pink for the legs and one for the snout. After this was completed (and drying) students chose google eyes that matched, two foam shapes for ears (shapes included triangles, circles, ovals and hearts), and a curly pipecleaner tail! The legs and snout were glued on at the end of the class. The third day was spent starting with reading Olivia and the Rain Dance and students finished their flying pigs by... making them fly! They added feathers for wings and wait for them to be hung from the ceiling. The remainder of the class was spent by having students draw their pig flying!
Arty On!
Arty On!
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