Mrs. O'Connell's Art Room

I completely forgot about crazy hat day!  Luckily, a few years back my second graders designed their own crowns and I still had my sample ...

First Grade students studied the Maya people of Guatemala.  We learned how this group of people has retained many of their ancient customs ...

Second grade students discussed the art of the Kimono (originally the Japanese word for clothing).  Kimonos are traditional Japanese clot...

Kindergarten students studied the work of artist Piet Mondrian.  We described and discussed his use of primary colors and shapes like recta...

I  love Vocabulary Day!  Seeing everyone getting creative is the best!!  This year I decided to go as Cool Colors-- which are colors tha...

Fifth graders started their year with a self-portrait which they attempted completely on their own. By having the students draw without my h...

Third graders traveled back in time to Ancient Egypt where there were a number of different crowns worn by gods, kings, and queens.  These c...