3rd Graders' Chill Suns

While studying different types of lines, students made radial sun designs that in some cases turned out looking more like flowers! They were asked to use at least two different types of lines and one shape in their design. There were no guidelines with colors some students used "cool" colors. (see below for more info on warm/cool colors). Many students also choose to give their sun shades. That is why I called them "cool suns". It is very appropriate because when we started the project, it felt like 100 degrees out. A couple weeks later when we finished, the weather had quickly cooled to the 60s. It was a very sudden summer to fall this year!

Ebony gave her sun design a pretty curtain. I love her spiral lines.
Artwork by Heaven
Artwork by Briannah
Artwork by Andre
Very Cool Sun by Autumn
Mischievous-looking sun by Iyana
Below is a photo of me as a chubby baby with my dad, one with warmer colors and one with cooler colors. Which one looks like its a more warm day? Which one looks like a cooler day? Warm colors (reds, oranges, yellows) make things appear more warm! Cool colors (blues, greens, purples) make things appear cooler. Can you see the difference?

K-2nd grade Contesters

I submitted student artwork to "Celebrating Art," a program that publishes student artwork. Click Here to learn more. Many Fernwood students were chosen to be contestants in the final competition. All they need to do is turn in their parent permission slip forms. I will find out who the winners are in August. I will be sure to update you. Good Luck to the Fernwood Contestants!
Fish by Savannah
Quick Draw Painting by Robert

"Set the Turkeys Free" by Kamaree

Orange Portrait by Jada

Pastel Leaves by Ebony

Burch Cat by Devin


Quick Draw Painting by Demeyah
Fall Wind by Catariana

Autumn Leaves by Autumn

Royal Letter by Alexis

Leaf Prints with all the Glitz and Glam

Artwork by Noah and Robert

Artwork by Ebony and Savannah

Artwork by Juavonte

Artwork by Autumn

Artwork by Jada
Artwork by Brianna S

Artwork by Clarence

Do You Like Green Eggs and Ham?

After reading "Green Eggs and Ham" K-1st Grade drew their own Green Eggs and Ham. Looks yummy, don't you think?
Artwork by Stephen, Tranique, Kyla

Artwork by Aaliyah
Artwork by Ebony
Artwork by Leo
Artwork by Monday
Artwork by Jasmarie

Unusual Snowfall in 2010

Today was the first day to feel like spring, but these snowmen are too cute to not post. Also not to forget all the snow from last month! During mid-February the USA had unusual amounts of snowfall. 49 of all 50 states were covered with snow (Hawaii is only state excluded). This is so strange that the federal offices have never kept track of such an occurrence. Therefore, they can’t look back to see if it has ever happened in the nation’s history before.

Artwork by Lawuan and Joseph
Artwork by Shamia and Demetrius
Artwork by Mark and De'yannah
Artwork by Asia, Andre, Kanye, and Demeyah
Artwork by Ebony

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!

Theodor Seuss Geisel (March 2^nd 1904- September 24, 1991) is most commonly known as his pen name, Dr. Seuss! He has other pen names as well, but Dr. Seuss is his most popular. He wrote and drew over 60 children’s books. He loved to rhyme and use imaginative characters.

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Artwork by Asia and Ebony
Artwork by Keyahna, Demeyah, and Kanye
Artwork by Bria and Cierra

Artwork by Kayla, Javon, Clarence, Trevius

Fat Tuesday :-)

On Fat Tuesday we made our own Mardi Gras masks and talked about why it is called "Fat" Tuesday. People celebrate and eat LOTS before giving up things on Ash Wednesday.

Mask by Joseph

Masks by Mark and Demetrius
Masks by Katherine, Kenya, and Symphony
Masks by Demarion, Leo, and Keyuan
Masks by Ebony and Raven

Masks by Breanna and Madison

Miss Reardon believes that these are great Leaves!

The 1st graders traced leaf stencils and drew spirals to make leaves blowing in the wind. It was their first time using watercolors this year and they did great!

Artwork by Kayla

Artwork by Kanye


The 8th graders rubbed leaves to create leaf-texture. They completed two different designs that were put together to make a diptych (two works of art that are meant to be next to each other). Using what they learned about negative and positive space, they colored the negative space in darker. They were very creative with their use of colors!

Artwork by Matthew
Artwork by Ebony
Artwork by Demesha and more..Remember click on image for a close-up.

The 5th and 7th graders practiced overlapping with leaf stencils. They also used colored pencils to mix colors and create multi-colored leaves like the ones we see outside in the fall.

Artwork by Jamerah, Kiara, and more
Artwork by Jimmie
Artwork by Fahrenheit, Heaven, LaBreaze, and more.