Lately, Kakapo have been looking at environmental sustainability and deforestation. This led our inquiry to the rainforests of the world.
From this, we looked at different rainforest plants. Kakapo kids had to choose rainforest foliage to draw as their background. We used crayon and dye.
We learned:
- about foreground and background
- how to create depth and realism using colour (darker for objects further away and lighter for objects closer)
- layering for a 3D effect
- Adding detail and texture for realism
After our backgrounds were ready we researched birds that life in the rainforest. Using the same learning, we created our birds adding detail with colour and texture.
We made our birds sit off the page to add realism and a three dimensional effect.
Our art is on display at the front of our class. They are vivid and bright green against the navy walls - just how we think the rainforest would look. The photos don't do the art justice! Check out our individual blogs to read more about our integrated learning and see our art a bit closer 🌿
