Mrs.Johnson

to the   Dominion Trail Elementary Art Page   "Art evokes the mystery without which the world would not exist." -Rene Magritte

Ms.Hanes

10 WAYS THAT ART IS IMPORTANT IN LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT Develops decision making skills Teaches students to "think outside the box" Builds strong self-esteem Reinforces subject matter from other academic subjects Improves fine motor skills Allows students a constructive release from studies Teaches understanding and acceptance of other cultures Art can communicate where words sometimes cannot Encourages the need to find deeper meaning and understanding Creates well rounded students     BE SMART CREATE ART! ART! ART! ART!		IN ART… We are very excited about our year here at Dominion Trail Elementary. Students will be continuing to explore different techniques using many different mediums. We have lots of new projects planned and we will continue to have lots of fun with drawing and painting, and sculpture while learning more about all of our favorite artists.   .   So, get your paintbrushes, pencils, clay tools, and scissors ready for an awesome new year…   ONE MAN"S JUNK IS ANOTHER MAN"S TREASURE We can use many things to make art that you might consider out dated or useless. I have listed a number of items that we would love to have. In addition, don’t hesitate to call and ask if you have other items that you think we can use. Large zip lock bags, Adult sized t-shirts, Paper plates, Rubber stamps, Shells, Legos, Baby food jars, Old jigsaw puzzles, Cardboard T.P. rolls, q-tips, Quilting batting, and Any thing that would be interesting to draw in a still life (Ex. telephones, teapots, shoes…anything)