Clairbourn’s Library offers monthly reading challenges to encourage students to explore new books and different genres. The library provides a welcoming space for students to follow their curiosity, gain new perspectives, and find stories that…
Alverno Fourth Graders Explore Creativity Through Watercolors and Self-Portraits
A blank sheet of paper became an invitation to experiment, observe and create for fourth-grade students at Alverno Heights Academy during a recent visit to the school’s art studio. The students spent time last week with Mrs. Rodriguez, working with two distinctly different forms of artistic expression: watercolor painting and self-portrait sketching. For the watercolor portion of their studio time, students had an opportunity to explore color through a medium known for its fluidity and unpredictability. Unlike drawing with a pencil, watercolor invites young artists to work with the movement of water and pigment, creating variations in color and texture…