How We Express Ourselves - People communicate using non-verbal language.

REFLECTION - Body Language, Gesture, Life Drawing. Understanding social cues, body language and gestures can help us act and react appropriately to another person or situation.

How do we express ourselves without saying a word? Grade two shall observe and record in a drawing, an exchange between a minimum of two people. Students will try to guess the feelings and opinions of the people they observed, solely from their growing understanding of body language. They will provide a written narration to the scene so we can see if our guess is correct.

Art Concept (EVIDENCE): Art provides evidence of our beliefs. Life Drawing provides us an opportunity to observe the human form, body language is a powerful and important medium of expression. We can practice caring, reflective and open-minded behaviour by observing others, and learning to interpret their needs.

Drawing from life provides an opportunity for developing hand-eye coordination, observational skills and drawing techniques.