In just a few weeks we will be approaching one of the toughest moments in a teacher's career: Saying goodbye to all the beautiful faces we have the joy of seeing every day from August through June. For me, that is almost 600 faces! Almost 600 hundred amazing individuals I get to meet every week; hear their thoughts, watch them create, see them shine! It will most definitely be a shocker when that all changes on June 13th, though I heard there might be a way to make it easier.
Supposedly, if you double up on something, spend MORE time with it, it can be enough until you have a chance to see it again. Right? Maybe not, but I like the logic anyhow; and because of it, I introduce to you...PORTRAITS!!!
Supposedly, if you double up on something, spend MORE time with it, it can be enough until you have a chance to see it again. Right? Maybe not, but I like the logic anyhow; and because of it, I introduce to you...PORTRAITS!!!
Portraits of various styles have now graced the halls of Delta Center Elementary, doubling the amount of student faces in our building. Just about every grade has studied what a portrait is and just how to get those pesky facial features like ears and noses in just the right spots. First graders practiced with oil crayons and just loved looking in the mirror ("Mrs. BellDean, I'm so HANDSOME!"); 2nd grade dived right into theirs with a David Hockney inspired water portrait; 3rd graders learned that legos could be personalized even if they lack ears and noses; 4th graders spent some time reflecting on their hopes for the summer; and 6th graders finally had a reason to have a phone in class (paper phone that is). The results are fantastic!