We celebrated the end of art class with one group of special needs students by breaking their pinatas.  The day was gorgeous and the time was perfect.  The pinatas were loaded with candy and the tree was picked.  We went outside and the kids started smashing!  It was great to see and hear the laughter, enjoyment, and pride that was being emitted from all of the students.  Rarely does art class take place outside but it certainly can!  When we learn to incorporate the outdoors with art, it can be a very rich experience for the students.  Not only are they presented with the opportunity to go outside, they also learn to view art as a subject not restricted solely to the classroom.  The best part about art is enjoying the product you created afterwards!