I was thrilled to be able to take the 4th graders on a field trip to the McNay Museum. It was my first time taking my GT students on a field trip, but it certainly won’t be my last. We went on the field trip with other 4th Grade GT students from Northern Hills, Redland, and Thousand Oaks. It was great to meet other students that are investigating the same topics as we are. All of the children were excited, engaged, and well-mannered. Very few of the kids had been to the McNay before, so it was neat to see their faces as they realized they were seeing pieces created by the Picaso, Monet, Calder, etc. They kept asking, “That is the real thing? Not a Copy?”
Enjoy a slide show of our day…
Some Comments on why they want to visit again with family…
One thing I want my friends and family to see is the Andy Warhol part with his pieces because they have life and death, sadness and happiness. Arianna
I want my friends and family to see my favorite painting of a Fall Tree because all of my family’s birthdays are in the fall. Kevin
I would take my family because almost everyone in my family loves art, so I am pretty sure they would love it. Sydney
I’d like my friends and family to be there to admire the paintings. Mia
Why would I like to go again with others…I would like to see more art there. Emily
One thing I want my friends and family to see is the Monet painting because it’as a really good piece of art. Kaleb
To see the Monet painting because it made me feel like I was actually at the pond listening. Madison
One thing I want my friends and family to see is the Andy Warhol exhibit. Madelyn
One thing I want my friends and family to see is all the abstract, wonderful art that is in the museum. And also the sculptures and 3-D stuff. Surya