“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” ― Pablo Picasso
An artist brought the Social Studies curriculum to life by reading a variety of legends and showed her own collection of Aboriginal masks to the Grade 4/5 students. She modelled building the mask using poster board, paper mâché, glue, rice paper and paint to decorate the mask.
As the students learn the Aboriginal culture and create their own Aboriginal masks, they make the subject come alive through their own creativity. The project also helps stimulate an interest in other cultures that enriches the students. Art projects give students the opportunity to embrace self-discovery and to make meaning from the world around them.
Photographs and Memories 
That quote of Pablo Picasso’s is one of my all-time favorites! 😉
As an artist, that is not a surprise. And you, Mother, sure know how to bring the artist from a child / children.
Awwww…
Lovely choice Perpetua – and what a talented and creative teacher! Great response to the challenge.
Thank you, Tina. That she is. I wish I am one of her students so I can do craft work. 😛
I love the masks and I love that art was used to teach Social Studies.
Isn’t that amazing to combine art and academics together with story telling to boot!
What a beautiful collection! Very inspiring, to venture into creativity. 🙂
These students are so talented. I hope they will retain forever. Hi Teri!
The self-discovery allows them to be creative. Great take on, Seeker!
Amy, thank you for speaking highly of the children. You are right.
Absolutely fabulous!! : ))))
Monty, we should make a mask and use you as model. 😛
=:•)xx
that is too funny. Fido hair.