Fifth Grade Self Portraits

Fifth Grade just finished up their contour line self portraits. I always start the beginning of the year off with the this project for the past couple of years. I have a love, not so loveing relationship with this project, it takes a long time, it's challenging for the students in many ways. But there are always a few students who really rock this project and enjoy the process! Here are a few awesome examples! You can find the lesson here: Selfies, Exactly where I want to be

 

About Me

Hello! Thank you so much for visiting the Ralls County Elementary Website! My name is Kelsey Gerveler and I have been a teacher at Ralls County since 2014 and started teaching in 2012. Is there seriously anything better than being an art teacher? I enjoy all types of art including painting and drawing, I also enjoy sewing and crafting for family and friends! 

1st grade 3-D Cubes

1st Graders are enjoying learning about the elements of art! Our next element, shape! We talked about 2D vs. 3D shapes and then we made a 3D cube using paper pieces. We're not finished assembling the lids of the cubes so for now they are under my table! 

5th Grade Water Color

5th Grade is kicking of their watercolor unit! We are learning and practicing different types of techniques that they can use in their artwork! Here is an example of one of theirs! Fun stuff!

Hannibal Courier Post Feature!

Check out the link below to take a video tour of the new art room and for the article with interviews from the teachers! Thanks Hannibal Courier Post for covering the opening of our new school!

Ralls County Elementary Video
Article

Back to School Night

It's finally time for back to school night! Right now the classroom looks ready, but I feel like I still have a million things to do! It was wonderful to see the community come out and see the new school! I was overwhelmed by how many students and parents came to see the art room! I am very proud of the new school and I know we have all been working really hard to get everything ready in time! I looking forward to an awesome school year!

View from the door

 View from the corner window

 I took me a long time collect all the colors for the new table caddies!

Thank you to Andrew Kiczek from Elementary Art Resources for the wood templates for my new sharpie holders!

Thanks School Girl Style for the paint chip curtain idea!

 "love my new cabinets" pose!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Unpacking Complete!!

Unpacking is officially finished!! Everything is put away and now I'm trying out table arrangements!! It feels good to have everything in it's new permanent place!