Gearing up for the Big Pig Gig, the kindergarten students were the first to begin their pig unit! I read them the book Olivia Meets Olivia which is about Olivia the main character meeting a new student named Olivia. This book focuses on the identity and individuality of the students. The kindergartens were almost all familiar with Olivia so this was an appropriate book to read. The students used warm colored sheets of construction paper and simple shapes we discussed to create their Olivia pigs. The second day, the students heard a second Olivia book, Olivia and the Rain Dance! I felt this was appropriate since March is a rainy month! This book is shorter too which was nice since today was more labor intense. The students first found buttons that match and used them for eyes. Next, they cut out a small circle of construction paper and glued it on the face for the nose (and used a Sharpie to make two small circles for the snout). Third, the students cut a pipe cleaner smile. After this, they painted white stripes on the arms, legs and ears of their pigs. The third day, the pigs were glued to teal paper and the students painted white stripes as a border to frame their Olivia pig! They all began with the same instructions and demonstration but all ended up looking so unique which was exciting.
Arty On!
Arty On!
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