After a week of a blank chalkboard wall, tic-tac-toe, and random graffiti, we finally decided it was time for a new mural. I had thought a camping scene was a good idea for summer, but it was voted down. J and Z had been learning about coral reefs and ocean life in their summer school science lessons, so they wanted an under water scene.
I knew this was going to be a big project so we enlisted some friends to help. This is K, a friend from our homeschool support group. She did an awesome job on the plants, coral, purple fish, and pink dolphin.
I attempted a scuba diver. I truly appreciate working with chalk. It is so forgiving. A mistake is easily wiped off or blended in.
Z stayed busy on the floor with rocks, more plants, more fish and a very cute crab.
We added a shark for a bit of danger.
J wore his arm out coloring water. He colored some on the jelly fish, too.
A sea turtle, and clown fish were added.
Now presenting our completed Ocean Wall! It turned out to be one of our favorite murals yet.
For more about our chalk board wall click here https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/one-of-our-favorite-things-the-wall/ , here https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/03/01/oops-i-forgot/, here https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/03/21/the-old-has-gone/ , and here https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/04/19/942/
For another post about our coral reef study click here https://stilllearningsomethingnew.com/2013/06/11/reef/
betty jo
oh my goodness! You are so talented! I love it!
Thanks for linking with Collage Friday!
Not so much talent as Draw Write Now books from the library and an eraser! It’s fun to try, though, and I think we are getting better.
Wow! That’s really awesome! Love the idea! You could use it for just about everything you’re learning in Science and History!
Thanks, it’s dusty but fun. We like the murals for seasons/ holidays, too.
I love this idea. What a wonderful way to have art on the walls.
Blessings, dawn
Thank you Dawn, and I’m glad you stopped by my blog today. Please come again. 🙂
That is so cool! I love it!
Thank you 🙂
That is so awesome!🙂
Thanks! It’s fun, too.😉
Oh, it is gorgeous.
Thank you for the kind words! You wouldn’t have thought “gorgeous” had you seen the chalk dust mess and stained trim that we had in the kitchen most of the week.
This is gorgeous! You guys are so very talented!
Thanks Sylvia, but we have some good how to draw books and very good erasers 🙂
What a great response!
Ok I meant to say! What a great project. I don’t know where response came from.
Well, it is a great response, thank you. The project was actually one of the easier ones. Or maybe we are just getting a little better with each mural.
I love the idea of a wall mural that can be changed…what a great family project! This one turned out so well!
Thanks, Sharla. It is a great family project. I think we are getting better at it, or fish or just easier to draw.
Fantastic idea! Looks like it was lots of fun to do! Thanks for visiting my blog and for the like!
The chalkboard wall is one of our better ideas, and it is fun. Thanks for stopping by, and come again! 🙂