Johnny’s preschool teachers are AMAZING. Every time I visit his class, I am impressed. This year they put on a very fun art show, showcasing pieces the kids had created in the style of various artists – including painting upside down to imitate Michelangelo painting the Sistine Chapel!
I knew, as soon as I walked into the room, which Mondrian picture was Johnny’s. Can you spot it? My kids take their art very seriously!
Lily was all about the pet frogs swimming in their cage, and Emma was thrilled to be there to see the class butterflies set free. I am so grateful for good teachers for my children!I also really love that this school works to bring families into the classroom. It helps us know more about what Johnny is learning, and it gives him a sense of ownership as he shows us around when we visit.
I hope you will link up your hands-on, fun, and creative learning activities! Links back with a button (in the sidebar) or text are always appreciated, as they help others learn about this series. Here are a few posts I enjoyed last week!
MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.
Do you have examples of other artists? love this!
They painted impressionist paintings with sponges for Monet and painted under a table for Michelangelo. I’m glad you like the idea!
Love this display!! What an inspiring way to present art to kids and make it come alive.
These are lovely Mondrian works. I was glad I picked up Johnny’s picture correctly before I looked through comments in your post. I am also very grateful for good teachers!
Good teachers can make such a difference!
I was thinking that one on the bottom right was his and I just saw in your comments it is! I knew he would be the one to have the perfect squares. So cool!
What a great teacher!
You’ve gotten to know him pretty well!
Just found out today that his teacher is leaving – glad he got her this year!
I love this! That display is beautiful!
Love the art show! That’s so cool.
I love this pre-school looking at the great artists and my favourite as well Mondrian. I have linked up one of our Mondrian activities as we have more to come.
Thank you for linking up your Mondrian activities – loved what you came up with!
Wow – it’s so rare to see real art history being presented at the preschool level. You and your little ones are so lucky!
I LOVE my son’s preschool – truly exceptional. And it’s a public preschool!
kids love to have their art displayed!
Yes, it brings it to life for them =)
Love this art show idea! I might have to use this for our annual homeschool co-op. Thanks for sharing.
It would be perfect for a homeschool co-op!
Such beautiful art! Good teachers make all the difference in the world, don’t they?
Good teachers are tremendously important! My son’s preschool has been absolutely amazing for him, and I am so grateful!
Oooh I love these. Have you seen the Get Crafty on RedTedArt blog? It’s running every two months for all art inspired by real life paintings. Think this would fit in!
Thanks for the reminder, Rebecca! I need to link up!
Wow, what a great pre school. Is Johnny’s the middle one to the right?
On the bottom, far right in the photo (far left on the board).
It’s our town’s integrated preschool. About half the kids, my son included, are there on individualized educational plans for special needs services, and they do an amazing job.
These are so well done! I love the display!
Johnny’s preschool teacher is amazing :)
The art show looks fabulous! :)
It was a lot of fun!