Eric Carle

1st graders and K/1 students have been learning about the renowned author and illustrator, Eric Carle. He is most famous for his colorful collage illustrations in books like The Very Hungry Catepillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, Little Cloud, etc. When Mrs. Overby's class visited the Media Center a few weeks ago, I showed them this video of Eric Carle reading and discussing his newest book, The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse.



Afterwards we discussed Eric Carle's technique and read his new book again. Several students couldn't wait to check out one of his books!

On Thursday, April 26th, the K/1 and 1st grade classes held an Eric Carle Art Show in the Media Center to raise money for their annual Zoo field trip. Visit Ms. Foote and Mrs. Childress's classroom blogs below to see students proudly displaying their Eric Carle artwork.

Ms. Foote: http://foote-friends-first.blogspot.com/2012/04/eric-carle-inspired-art.html

Mrs. Childress: http://kisfork1.blogspot.com/ (scroll down to find the posts for April 23rd and April 30th)