Maya Kukes
NORTHWEST DISTRICT -- Social studies and math were traded for Picasso
and Monet for a while Friday at Bret Harte Elementary School. Students
studied the notable artists and others, and created art as part of "Art
at Harte" day.
For several hours, students attended classes with teachers other than
their usual ones. Each teacher focused on one artist, discussing style
and history. The students then made some of their own art, inspired by
the artists they studied.
"The kids love it," third-grade teacher Barbara Eisner said. "They
love going to another class, being with another teacher."
"Art at Harte" is in its sixth year. Eisner came up with the idea
after hearing about a similar program at another school. She thought it
fit perfectly with the district's discipline-based art
educationcurriculum.
