Art at Wolcott Elementary

Students in Grades K-6 explore all content areas of Visual Arts. Lesson plans are based on the National Core Art Standards. Students are graded 3 times per year on Participation, Effort, Behavior & General outcome of Artwork. Students learn about basic Principles of Visual Arts & Elements of Design, which are: Line, Shape, Form, Color, Value, Texture, Movement, Repetition / Pattern, Balance, Contrast, Emphasis / Dominance, Unity, Historical / Cultural, Criticism / Appreciation & Evaluation.

Students are always encouraged to work at their own pace, yet complete lessons.

We get outside often to explore the Arts, connecting to nature. Our school garden & lovely landscapes which surround us, as well as the school nature trails, are explored often and used as a method of integration of the Arts.

How fortunate we are at WES to have our own Art room space where kids can let their creative energy flow. Throughout the school year, we explore: Basic 2 and 3 Dimensional drawing, Mixed-media projects, Painting with watercolors, acrylics, & tempera paints. Printmaking, sculpture, and so much more is incorporated into lessons.

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About Jayne Donahue

Graduated with a B.A. in 1983

It is my pleasure to teach the youth at 4 different schools! Wolcott is an amazing place to learn & share Visual Art concepts with the awesome students that belong here. I also teach at Lakeview, Woodbury, & Walden schools. I have been teaching at Wolcott & Walden for 14 years, & Woodbury & Lakeview schools for 25 years. Some of my thoughts regarding a philosophy of education are:

·An elementary educator needs to be creative through all areas and aspects of education, yet flexible for meeting individual needs.

·Our communities, homes, schools, and churches must be a major contribution to education. An education program should reflect the needs of students’ horizons for a broader world.

·The environment is very important, with all people working together and learning to share throughout all aspects of each day towards a lifelong commitment to education.

·Consistency, with these aims, will lead to students’ developing an awareness of themselves and their own roles in the world.

If my students can walk away from my Art classes with one awareness; this would be, to never give up on a dream and most importantly to be themselves. Self-respect will lead to respect of all others. It is truly my pleasure to work with students daily and witness their progress.

On a personal note: I have been married for 41 years and live in Greensboro Bend, VT on a large farm where I raise Black Angus beef, Eggs, and maintain large gardens.

What Does Art Class mean to Wolcott Students?

Gr 4 : "I love Art, it’s my favorite class!”

Gr 3: "I enjoy studying Art History and creating reports about art in the past.”

Gr 6: "I’m so happy to be in Sixth Grade; we have Art twice per week.”

Gr 6: "I really like Mrs. Donahue and all the interesting lessons she shows us!”

Gr 2: "I like drawing people and am getting better at it.”

Gr 6: "It’s cool to be with the same Art teacher and the same class for the past 7 years.”

Gr 1: "We get really excited for Art class!”

Gr K: "We always want to RUN to Art class, but we don’t!”