Outdoor Art
Students discussed natural forms including pebbles and how artists use them as an inspirational launch point. The PreK and Kindergarten students of Willards used warm and cool colors to decorate the round river pebbles. The class discussed how Artists think about the final setting their work will be displayed in. Students looked forward to seeing their artwork become a part of the new Willards Outdoor Music garden. Stepping Stones: Students drew inspiration from aquatic creatures and the school mascot the dolphin for the theme of the steps. Warm and cool colors as well as a variety of lines were used to illustrate the designs. Second and third grade students discussed how Artists think about the final setting their work will be displayed in. Students looked forward to seeing their artwork in the new Music garden.
During the 2019-2020 school year, Pre-K and Kindergarten students painted their own rocks to be placed on school property.
Outdoor Classrooms
Two outdoor learning environments have been created to nurture all aspects of holistic child development. Each part of the environment integrates the social-emotional, physical, intellectual and aesthetic aspects. Within these areas, there are places for dramatic play, communication, collaboration, and a quiet/calm atmosphere. Other areas within the learning environment give students the opportunity to appreciate beauty, as well as to nurture and care for living things. All grade levels have utilized these spaces throughout the year.
Throughout the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year, teachers utilized the outdoor classrooms to implement instruction.