Birds of the Rainforest

Pre-K through Fifth grade students studied "Birds of the Rainforest" in this rotation continuing the theme of Earth Biomes.

Students studied the art of Henri Rousseau to see how an artist is inspired by a subject. Rousseau studied and created jungle environments even though he lived in Paris and had never been to a rainforest.

Pre-K and Kindergarten created parrots using a paper plate for the body. They made patterns and added tissue paper feathers to complete their birds.

Students in First and Second grades used construction paper crayons to create their beautiful birds.

Third, Fourth, and Fifth grades drew their birds and then painted them with oil pastels -creating a rainforest environment that was both fun and educational. The birds are currently on display throughout the school building.


Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade Projects

First and Second Grade Projects

Pre-K and Kinder Parrots

Biomes - Coral Reefs and Henri Matisse Paper Cuts

In the spring semester, students in grades Pre-K - 5 studied ocean biomes. The children learned about the world's coral reefs and studied the life and paper cuts of artist Henri Matisse. The paper cut "Beasts of the Sea" by Matisse was their inspiration artwork.

Livestock and Rodeo Art Contest 2012

Third, fourth and fifth grade students from Benavidez Elementary created sculptures for the 2012 Livestock and Rodeo Art Competition. Students researched their subjects and sculpted them in clay. They were fired in the kiln and then the children glazed their bisqueware. The sculptures were fired again and were put on display. All students were awarded ribbons for their Western sculptures.