ms. styczynski's little picassos

Here is first grader Reem A. with her Peeps diorama:

Third grader Akram’s origami rocket ship:

Another rocket ship from Jenna M. in also in 3rd grade:

Rianna M in third grade:

Christian S.:

This post is a little late, but for those of you who celebrate Easter, you may be familiar with Peeps marshmallow candies. In some parts of the country, it is popular to create a Peeps diorama. Now if you don’t know what a diorama is, it’s a miniature scene with three-dimensional figures. You can use a shoebox or any piece of sturdy cardboard for the backdrop. I’ve included some pictures of student made Peeps dioramas below, along with a link to directions if you’re interested in creating one yourself. You don’t even have to use Peeps if you don’t have any either. You can use Legos, any small toy, mold figures out of modelling clay….anything you have laying around the house!

Step-by-step directions: https://feltmagnet.com/crafts/How-to-Make-a-Peeps-Diorama-Easy-Creative-and-Cheap

I am creating Google Classrooms for each grade level. The projects will be catered to specific grade levels and updated weekly. I can also give you personalized feedback. If you are interested, please email me at styczyj@dearbornschools.org. I will send you a link to join along with the password.

This is a project students ask me about weekly – how to make a fortune teller. I will provide a link below with directions and PDF page you may print.

https://www.origami-fun.com/origami-fortune-teller.html

Here’s a Youtube video as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZauQZzXXc4

Here is an under the sea-themed drawing sent to me by third grader, Maryam A.:

Here are a couple photos of student art that have been shared with me. Thao H., a fourth grader, drew a “wacky sandwich” and a landscape using different types of lines. Shakeeb in first grade drew a picture of his favorite Pokemon character.

Here’s a Youtube video demonstrating how you can create art using items you probably already have in your house: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kh3Peh4W2SE&feature=youtu.be