Tabitha Berry

An eclectic human being, who also has a fascination with mixed media fine arts and alternative photography processes. Also, an Elementary Art Teacher!

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Savannah R3, treating us to a little more of those vacation feels. #savannahr3 #weAREsr3 #sr3family

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5th Grade and Various Virtual Grades have learned about a “surprise supply��� that they can use to add interesting detail and texture to their artwork ... Hand Sanitizer!

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Another cute munchkin with a nice bobble.

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Finishing up another round of Bobbleheads with this year’s 5th Graders. I am currently saving images and videos to upload to #Artsonia (as soon as students finish their Artist Reflections. I cannot get over how cute this little munchkin cow is. It’s ADORABLE!

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I made my own kiln stilt so that the elephant trunk would survive the glaze fire. The sweet look on this elephant’s face matches the student’s enthusiasm while creating it.

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Students are expected to present a solid idea that makes sense on why it should glow. Random ideas will not be approved without an educated argument to back it up.

The artwork included portrays a galactic event, in which the student used neon oil pastels and neon watercolors.

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5th Grade students have been introduced to various supplies that flouresc or “glow” under the black light, or in our case, a handheld uv flashlight. Students frequently utilize artist plan sheets, but I have raised the expectation on intentionality with the new supplies. (cont.)

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We discussed bioluminescent creatures that naturally glow, natural phenomena such as Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) and Aurora Australis (Southern Lights), man-made occurrences such as fireworks or seasonal decorations (Jack-o-Lanterns and Christmas Lights), etc.

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While students discussed why and how it could be considered art ... if you really thought about what the artists intention was ...

... not a single student gave the opinion that it was “good” art, or that it would be acceptable if they worked in that style. Not even for $775.

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4th and 5th grade students are discussing the age-old questions: What is art? What is beauty? Who decides what makes an artwork special, valuable, or “good”? I am not disappointed as they stretch their thinking to make sense of what they see and participate in art philosophy.

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Another student formed a hypothesis on how the dot in the middle was made, thinking that the artist probably used a lighter to make an “almost burnt” spot.

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Kindergarteners explored with Play-Doh today, after we cleaned up from painting a background of fall leaves. I cannot get over this student’s creative play. She was making rolled ice-cream! Are you kidding me right now?! (😂 *hashtag trending!)

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Archaeologist Dr. Jean-Loup Ringot specialized in prehistoric music demonstrates a Lithophone. 🎵🎶🎵

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Happy 4th! Have fun and be safe!

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What do you get when you cross Captain America with the Incredible Hulk? The Star-Spangled Banner.