Miss Filipek – ART
Lori Filipek
l.filipek@stjoansk-8.org
Photo by Joshua Guirguis, SJA Alumni
ART at St. Joan of Arc School
The visual arts is taught to all K-8 students on a weekly basis. Through the art education process, students develop and explore their creativity, a necessary skill for the 21st century. At St. Joan of Arc, we believe that learning through art creates beneficial connections for brain-based whole child development.
- ART supports whole-brain development
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integrates cross-curricular activities
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encourages critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
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enhances fine-motor development
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is therapeutic
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assists in socialization
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is essential in cognitive development
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increases awareness for aesthetic appreciation
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supports the Multiple Intelligence Theory
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allows for creative self-expression
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is a universal language
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and let us not forget…
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ART is fun!
In our God-centered environment, students will use their individual skills and imagination to complete a variety of projects. The majority of art projects are kept in their art folders that stay in school. During the year, the students and I will review their folders for selections in preparation for the annual art show. The art show is held at the end of the school year and includes art work from all children grades K-8. The art show is a wonderful display of our SJA talent!
ART RESOURCES: (For internet safety, ask permission from an adult before viewing.)
LUNCH DOODLES with Mo Willems!
crayola.com – At Home Activities for Kids
The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Kids & Families
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) – Art Making Activities
PBS – Learning Media: Styles of Visual Art
ducksters.com – Art History: Pop Art for Kids
bruceblitz.com – Caricatures by Bruce Blitz
supercoloring.com – Drawing Tutorials of Cartoon Characters
how-to-draw-funny-cartoons.com
kiddle.com – visual search engine for kids
projectswithkids.com – Monet Water Lilies Project for Kids
whatdowedoallday.com – The Easy Way to Make Groovy Tessellations
Favorite ART Quotes:
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein, 1879–1955
“We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things…and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” — Walt Disney, 1901–1966
“To create one’s own world in any of the arts takes courage.” — Georgia O’Keeffe, 1887–1986
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” — Pablo Picasso, 1881–1973
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” — Charles M. Schulz, 1922–2000
“A line is a dot that went for a walk.” — Paul Klee, 1879–1940