We created collages by using real flower petals. This idea was derived from their interests and learning experiences of plants and flowers. We planted bean seeds and watch them grow. We learned plants and flowers need water like we do. A Bambini child asked about the parts of plant and flower: Leaves, petals, stems and roots. As one way of investigating flower parts further, we created collages with real flower petals. The process of collage making with real petals provided the children with the opportunity to explore flowers in an unique way in which children actually pulled petals off a flower, touching, smelling and manipulating many pieces of petals.
Come by our classroom to see their collages. They are posted on the wall outside the classroom by the door.
Come by our classroom to see their collages. They are posted on the wall outside the classroom by the door.
"Sticky Paper"
When we were creating flower collages, the children were very interested in contact sheets ("Sticky papers") that I was using. So, we decided to use sticky contact sheets again on Thursday to create different type of art. This time, we placed a sheet of contact paper on the easel with several different colors of tissue papers. As a result, it became like a stained glass.
Ditch Your Lawn Mower?
Bambini children practiced using scissors by trimming sod grass. If you have the lawn to mow at home, give your child a pair of scissors. He/she will be happy to trim them with scissors for you!