Ezra Jack Keats Study in Grade 1

Young children have enjoyed the artwork and stories of Ezra Jack Keats for many, many years. In Grade 1, students are exploring the unique artwork, memorable characters and every-day experiences of children in Keats' work. Grade 1 students enjoyed reading the Caldecott winner The Snowy Day. In the book, students met the character Peter who marvels at a heavy snowfall in the city. Peter is the star of several of Keats' other books including Whistle for Willie, Peter's Chair, Goggles!, A Letter to Amy and Pet Show! Students watched a few animated versions of the stories and also viewed a BrainPop video about Keats' life and work. We will use Keats' collage technique as inspiration for our own art work. Stay tuned!

For more information about Keats' and his work visit his official site.