The Colors of Us

On Friday we got a special delivery of "people color" colored pencils, crayons and construction.  I read the book The Colors of Us by Karen Kratz and we talked about people may be referred to as black, brown or white but that really we are all different shades or tones of colors.  These "people colors" will help us to think about the color of skin when we draw ourselves, friends and family during Writer's Workshop.  During Reader's Workshop we are also using the construction paper to make torn paper self portraits.  Students used the iPads to try to match the color of their eyes and hair.

This morning we also made some bird feeders using unflavored gelatin, water and bird seed.  It was a success so we will make more tomorrow!