2nd Grade Wild Things

After reading the book "Where the Wild Things Are," the 2nd grade students explored the artwork of Maurice Sendak. They analyzed his illustrations, observing how he used pattern and technical details to create his whimsical creatures. They also examined the mediums used in his work, hypothesizing why he chose given materials to attain specific outcomes.

The students then created their own Sendak-inspired Wild Things, by composing imaginative creatures enveloped in extremely detailed patterns. Note the repeated letters and numbers-what dedication!