On Tuesday at the end of indoor exploration time, a few children brought all different types of loose materials from the art shelf to the art table: pom-poms, assorted buttons, dyed pastas, tissue papers and corks. So, on Thursday, we decided to create collages with the materials they had selected. Children used glue to attach the various materials onto a piece of fabric samples found in Tinkerlab.
Using loose pieces of materials provided the children with infinite opportunities to be creative and to enhance their engagement with art activities. Creating art with loose pieces also encouraged the children to use symbolic representational skills by allowing them to transfer their ideas and thoughts into tangible art.
Using loose pieces of materials provided the children with infinite opportunities to be creative and to enhance their engagement with art activities. Creating art with loose pieces also encouraged the children to use symbolic representational skills by allowing them to transfer their ideas and thoughts into tangible art.
“I want green” "Dada “Yellow and green, and here comes white and pink."
“This is mommy (blue). This is daddy (yellow). They are in a tunnel”
Becoming Independent
The toddler years are characterized with a growing sense of autonomy. In our classroom, children receive opportunities to practice their self-care skills. Their increasing fine motor abilities allow the children to be independent. This also help them build their confidence.