Celebrating Art and Nature: Montessori Students Create Mixed-Media Beehives
This September, Montessori students in 1st through 6th graders had a buzz-worthy artistic experience, working with Artist-in-Residence Veronica (Ronni) Shmauz on a special honeybee hive project. Each Tuesday over the course of four weeks, students explored the worlds of art, nature, and problem-solving through a hands-on, mixed-media creation.
Each student designed and built their own unique beehive. The project involved several foundational mixed-media techniques:
Texturing: Students applied joint compound to their wooden hive and pressed bubble wrap into it, creating the realistic, intricate texture of a honeycomb.
Coloring: After the texturing was complete, the hives were painted with vibrant colors.
Sculpting: Bees were crafted from yellow and black pipe cleaners, which were then either glued directly onto the hive or suspended on wire, appearing to buzz in mid-flight.
This collaborative project went beyond just creating beautiful art. Under Ronni's guidance, students learned valuable lessons in creativity and critical thinking by making their own decorative choices. They also gained a deeper appreciation for the vital role bees play in our ecosystem through discussions that accompanied the creative process.
The project culminated in each student taking home a personalized honey beehive, along with a better understanding of artistic processes and the importance of our pollinator friends. It was a sweet success, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for our young artists to explore their creativity.
Students in 4K through 6th grade have now begun their October Artist in Residence projects and are having a spooktacular time!
This September, Montessori students in 1st through 6th graders had a buzz-worthy artistic experience, working with Artist-in-Residence Veronica (Ronni) Shmauz on a special honeybee hive project. Each Tuesday over the course of four weeks, students explored the worlds of art, nature, and problem-solving through a hands-on, mixed-media creation.
Each student designed and built their own unique beehive. The project involved several foundational mixed-media techniques:
Texturing: Students applied joint compound to their wooden hive and pressed bubble wrap into it, creating the realistic, intricate texture of a honeycomb.
Coloring: After the texturing was complete, the hives were painted with vibrant colors.
Sculpting: Bees were crafted from yellow and black pipe cleaners, which were then either glued directly onto the hive or suspended on wire, appearing to buzz in mid-flight.
This collaborative project went beyond just creating beautiful art. Under Ronni's guidance, students learned valuable lessons in creativity and critical thinking by making their own decorative choices. They also gained a deeper appreciation for the vital role bees play in our ecosystem through discussions that accompanied the creative process.
The project culminated in each student taking home a personalized honey beehive, along with a better understanding of artistic processes and the importance of our pollinator friends. It was a sweet success, fostering a supportive and engaging environment for our young artists to explore their creativity.
Students in 4K through 6th grade have now begun their October Artist in Residence projects and are having a spooktacular time!
Join the Fun - Scarecrow Decorating Contest!
Help bring fall spirit to downtown Palmyra by creating your own scarecrow masterpiece!
Let’s make downtown Palmyra festive and fun this fall — we can’t wait to see your creativity!
See the attached flyer for more details!
Help bring fall spirit to downtown Palmyra by creating your own scarecrow masterpiece!
Let’s make downtown Palmyra festive and fun this fall — we can’t wait to see your creativity!
See the attached flyer for more details!
You are invited to Our Spooktacular Monster Mash!
Join us for a fun evening filled with music, dancing, games, and treats!
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
You will not want to miss out!
Join us for a fun evening filled with music, dancing, games, and treats!
Please see the attached flyer for more information.
You will not want to miss out!
The Palmyra-Eagle Area School District is proud to offer School’s Out Explorers care for students needing safe, educational and affordable supervision during the non school days and some vacation days when school is not in session.
Please see the attached flyer for more information and a link to sign up!
Please see the attached flyer for more information and a link to sign up!
Don't Miss out!!
Gentle Yoga sessions begin on Saturday, September 20th and run through Saturday October 25th!
Please see the attached flyer for more information to register!
Hope to see you there!
Gentle Yoga sessions begin on Saturday, September 20th and run through Saturday October 25th!
Please see the attached flyer for more information to register!
Hope to see you there!
EXCITING UPDATE!!!
Don't miss the 1st annual PEASD/SPACO Bags Tournament and Fundraiser!
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