MAKING CHRISTMAS CARDS

 

5th grader Caroline prepares to add glitter to her hand-printed card

Our elementary students enjoyed learning about printmaking while creating wonderful greeting cards for the shut-ins as well as for their friends and family. Mrs. Manston, our amazing music teacher, decided to take 1st-5th grades caroling last week to cheer up shut-ins. It was a wonderful gesture, and we got to also participate in art class by making cards. Even kindergarten made some cards featuring Christmas trees! We included the Christmas cards with the gift bags for the shut-ins from the kids and their families. I am so grateful to be a part of such a wonderful, generous, family here at Heritage Christian Academy! 

1st- 5th grade made a printing plate out of foam core and designed an original Christmas greeting card. They made several prints from their printing plates and then added details with markers or some pizzaz with glitter and sequins. 

I am proud of their effort, their persistence, and their commitment to excellence. This was definitely an exercise in problem solving, as the students had to keep trying until they got a good print. They stuck with it until they created something they liked! I also love how incredibly unique each one of these cards is. Our students are so creative! 

by Cash, grade 4

set of cards by Sadia, grade 5