This week we learned about the Impressionist artist, Mary Cassatt. Cassatt (1844-1926) was an American artist who was originally from Pennsylvania. She eventually moved to Paris to learn more about the Impressionist technique. She befriended fellow Impressionist, Edgar Degas who was influential to her painting style. She is most known for her paintings of children and mothers, focusing on everyday moments in life.
Children Playing on the Beach, 1884
We were so inspired by her painting "Children Playing on the Beach" that we decided to make our own beach scene. First, we painted a sky with a sunset background on the beach with watercolors. Then we glued a picture of each child playing in the sandbox playing with a pail and shovel. Finally, we glued on sand, shells, and sea glass onto the bottom of the canvas. The children were so proud of their beautiful artwork!
April is our biggest birthday month of the year. We celebrated 4 birthdays this week!
On Monday we celebrated Kush's 4th birthday. Tuesday, we celebrated Kavya's 4th birthday and on Friday we celebrated Charlotte and Ethan's 4th birthday. Thank you to everyone's parents for sending in all the delicious treats and party favors.
Happy Birthday Kush!!
Happy Birthday Kavya!!
Happy Birthday Ethan!!
Fun at school:
***The Suzuki Preschool Art Show will be on Sunday, May 2nd from 12-3PM. Everyone is invited and it will be held outside. The rain date will be on May 16th.
***Parent/teacher conferences will be on Wednesday, May 19th from 8:30-1:00 via zoom. Each conference will be 20 mins long. We will have a sign up sheet up when we come back from our break.
Have a wonderful spring break with your family, we look forward to seeing you on Monday, April 26th.
Love,
Ms. Bonne & Ms. Denise
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