<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Art Ed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art Ed]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:39:13 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Girls Varsity Basketball]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year, I had the incredible opportunity to coach the Girls Varsity Basketball Team, an experience that was both rewarding and inspiring! Although I typically teach in the elementary division, working with high school students allowed me to connect with them in a new way and see their leadership and teamwork shine.        Our team had an amazing season, finishing second place in the YAC Tournament, and we even had the chance to travel internationally to Chiang Mai for an unforgettable...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/girls-varsity-basketball</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f8880ec9a84e796d1127e7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:30:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_b49665cd68fe4c999df999aec9dbfa98~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_912,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[House Event at WOW Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[I was able to join the students for an exciting day at WOW Sports — a day full of fun, teamwork, and friendly competition! This special event was part of our House Games, where students proudly wore their house jerseys to earn extra points for their teams.        Of course, we didn’t forget about art! Between all the games and challenges, students explored creativity by using giant LEGO blocks to build their own architectural designs. It was wonderful to see teamwork, imagination, and school...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/house-event-at-wow-sports</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f885b42f6e63dae8b90cc7</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:22:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_fa0d71ce7d19479b8757572fbf8c77ec~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_976,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art and Cooking: Pancake Design Challenge!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s lesson was a fun and creative blend of art and homeroom! Students explored volume and unit conversions by following pancake recipes from scratch, turning a math concept into a hands-on learning experience. But there was a twist, this wasn’t just about cooking, it was about artistic presentation!        Each group designed and created their own pancake art, combining creativity, teamwork, and precision. The results were both delicious and beautiful! To make things even more exciting,...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/art-and-cooking-pancake-design-challenge</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f884b72f6e63dae8b90ab6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:17:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_0a3a617c62fd46668190ef361e8d4891~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_976,h_746,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[First House Games!]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the leader of the Elementary House System, I’m thrilled to share how proud I am of our students during our most recent House Games! Each house worked together to earn points for their houses through teamwork, sportsmanship, and a wonderful display of school spirit. It was amazing to see students of all ages cheering one another on and showing such excitement and collaboration.        A special thank you goes out to our elected 5th grade house leaders, who helped guide their teams,...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/first-house-games</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f88225660fdd21771ce45b</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:11:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_0610b7eda0664afe86f46bf778d961dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_762,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art &#38; Science Integration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our art and science teams collaborated to create STEAMscape , an exciting integrated field trip where students explored the states of matter — solids, liquids, and gases — through the lens of art. During the experience, students combined creativity and curiosity as they observed scientific phenomena and then represented their discoveries using a variety of art materials and techniques.        This hands-on approach encouraged students to make connections between science and art, deepening...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/art-science-integration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f8811c292f12544031a315</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:01:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_25afac435464486dae8ca276102a3e78~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_946,h_658,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dadaism]]></title><description><![CDATA[3rd grade students have finished their Emotions in Art unit and created some wonderfully thoughtful abstract artworks! We explored how colors can represent different emotions across cultures and then learned about Dadaism, an art movement that started during World War II in the UK and the U.S. Dada artists liked to break the rules and make art in surprising, funny, and creative ways! They believed art didn’t always have to be serious. It could be weird, playful, and full of imagination!]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/dadaism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f87f702aa3cc1b596bd2ed</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:54:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_0637c8d56e2c457ea135af1d2265287b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Form and Value]]></title><description><![CDATA[2nd grade students have finished their form unit by creating these incredible dragon eye artworks to celebrate our school spirit and community. After all, we are the Dragons! Students learned about shadows, highlights, form, and value, applying their new skills to bring their dragon eyes to life. We’re so proud of their creativity and the knowledge they’ve shown throughout this lesson!]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/exploring-form-and-value</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f87f312aa3cc1b596bd26f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:52:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_67b4a50c10c14432afa286310b4f22d0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gyotaku Fish Printing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our 5th grade students explored Gyotaku , the traditional Japanese art of fish printing! We began by learning about the history of this unique practice and its roots in Japanese culture. Then, students got hands-on, using real fish to create their own prints on paper. It may have been a little stinky, but the results were absolutely worth it!]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/gyotaku-fish-printing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f87ea0292f125440319df6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:51:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_0ba46b94c64e48f7845e0da521e1bf61~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art Club Mural]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Art Club took on a special project this semester — creating a mural to brighten up the nurse’s office and help make it a warm, welcoming space for students who aren’t feeling their best. We began by using digital art tools to design blueprints, which were then voted on by the group. Once the final design was chosen, students sketched it onto the wall and brought it to life with vibrant paint.        The final touch was adding bold black outlines to make every detail pop. The finished...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/art-club-mural</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f87df5292f125440319c74</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:48:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_6c31428fdb5a4986808650b8d32a64bb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Collaborative Winter Decorations!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our 2nd grade artists worked together to create a magical Winter Village  to decorate for the upcoming winter music concert! Students began by sketching their ideas and planning out the layout of their village. They then used tempera paint to bring their chilly winter scenes to life, complete with snowy rooftops, frosty trees, and cozy houses glowing with color. This project was all about collaboration . Each student contributed their own creative touch while working together to make sure...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/collaborative-winter-decorations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f87c94c9a84e796d110fde</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:44:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_9ee8e7c46dbf4154a980b6a5c7b79708~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_794,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fashion Without Fabric]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our 8th grade students took creativity to the next level with a unique Fashion Without Fabric Challenge ! Each student drew a fashion category out of a hat and began by sketching a detailed blueprint of their design. The twist? No fabric allowed! Students had to collect and repurpose found objects from home, everything from cardboard and bottle caps to paper and plastic, to bring their imaginative outfits to life.        Once their creations were complete, students selected models, hit the...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/fashion-without-fabric</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f873a3c9a84e796d10fbe2</guid><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:38:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_510f29a4cee642648ea967870f427533~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_442,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hitting the Slopes!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This year marked the launch of our very first Ski and Snowboard Club — and what an amazing start it’s been! Our inaugural trip to Kristi Mountain was filled with excitement, laughter, and a lot of fresh snow. For many students, it was their first time skiing or snowboarding, and it was incredible to see how quickly they supported and encouraged one another on the slopes.           From helping friends learn how to stop and turn, to cheering each other on during their first runs, the teamwork...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/hitting-the-slopes</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f61a7876646ed86e46e859</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:22:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_4c4c89e2f07a4660815ab453cb8bca0e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Clay to Creativity: Art Club’s Journey to the MIA]]></title><description><![CDATA[This project was such a fun and rewarding experience! Our art club students worked hard to create beautiful handmade pottery — including ceramic earrings, mugs, and bowls — to sell at a local craft fair. I was so proud of how they organized themselves, collaborated, and dedicated time after school to make this fundraiser a success. The money raised helped fund an out-of-state field trip for New Auburn students to visit the Minneapolis Institute of Art, where they were able to see and be...]]></description><link>https://kierstenhsmith.wixsite.com/art-ed/post/from-clay-to-creativity-art-club-s-journey-to-the-mia</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f617632aa3cc1b5966e177</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:10:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d39141_d57ed7ac7c244ad6ab8f287ff133a32c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_792,h_513,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>kierstenhsmith</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>