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