Art to Remember Aztec Suns

Kindergartners for the past two weeks have been creating and learning about Mexican Aztec Suns. Week 1, students looked at examples of Aztec Suns on the smart board and we discussed shapes and different ways to draw the rays of the sun. Students used black Sharpie marker to draw their Aztec Sun. I provided a circle shape tracer for students to use, then they drew a face, added the rays and finished by writing their name on the front. If students had time (most did), they painted their suns with Red, Orange and/or Yellow liquid watercolor paint.
Week 2, students finished painting their sun and started painting the background of their art with Green, Blue and/or Purple liquid watercolor paint.


Students also learned about art CENTERS. Art centers are available to students who finish early with their art. Each week, I will have options of centers that are open. Centers can include: Tangrams, Unifix Cubes, Colored Blocks, Popsicle Stick art, 3D foam Shapes, Drawing, Reading Books, and Pattern Clips.


We discussed how only 3 friends can be at a center at a time and some weeks there won't be time for an art center. It will depend how long it takes for everyone to get finished with his/her work after trying their best, following directions and taking their time.