Mr. Mills Blog

I feel as though many of the projects we are doing in art are pointing towards a performance of some sort. Let me explain:

The 3rd graders have been preparing their scripts over the past couple weeks in preparation for a performance they will give to the Pre-K next week. Above, you can see some of them writing and practicing with their puppets. Mr. Brown and I are certainly looking forward to it.

The 4th graders are just beginning to video tape their public service announcements. I have been very excited to see all the great conversations the kids are having about their videos. They have had some very “heated” discussions trying to come to a compromise on how they are going to accomplish their goals. I guess it has been rather loud in the art room during this time, but the creative talk that is happening is truly astonishing. I’m looking forward to these videos coming together.Ms. Walsh and

The 5th graders have been working on their breakbeats using Audacity. While they are basically copying and pasting parts of old soul and funk songs to create their breakbeats instead of actually using turntables or more sophisticated equipment, I think it is important that they see just how the music of hip hop began. They are also working to get their performance ready for the African American History Fair next Friday.

The 6th graders have been working with Mirtas to create the design for the mosaic they will be working on after spring break. I guess I see this as a “performance” since it will be hanging on an underpass near the Museum of Science and Industry for all to see.

Enjoy the long weekend!