Our amazing 2nd graders have been using Paul Klee’s technique to introduce them to the use of color, shape, and abstraction in art. Through Klee’s technique, which often combines geometric shapes, vibrant colors, and simple strokes, students learn to express emotions and thoughts in a non-literal way, allowing them to experiment with creativity without fear of making mistakes.
“I used to think, now I think”
In our preschool classroom, we’ve been working on a special project to help our students think more deeply about how to take care of themselves, animals, and the world around them. Using a thinking routine called “I used to think, now I think,” we encouraged the...