Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. – William Arthur Ward For Thanksgiving we focused on themes of sharing and caring, community and compassion for each other. We practiced saying ‘thank you’, discussed how we can make each other feel good and tried to remember who helped us with something recently. We also talked about how good it feels to give and receive
Mother’s Day Photo Canvas
Learning about kindness, friendship, empathy, feelings, strengths, giving, sharing and love are arguably some of the most valuable experiences in Early Childhood. When wondering about Mother’s Day (see last post) most children really wanted to let their mommies know how much they love them which led us to further wonder about “What is love and how can we show love?”: “Love is… when you share your toys and favorite dresses.” “Love
Mother’s Day Banner
Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. – Marion C. Garretty Ever since seeing Meri Cherry’s lovely Mother’s Day Banners (head over to her website for a full list of materials and instructions) I wanted to give them a try myself, adjusting them slightly to suit a younger age group. Since my toddler art group was into drawing and color-mixing this project seemed
Earth Day: Litterbug Banner
The child is not a citizen of the future; he is a citizen from the very first moment of life and also the most important citizen because he represents and brings the ‘possible’ […], a bearer, here and now of rights, of values, of culture. It is our historical responsibility not only to affirm this but to create cultural, social, political and educational contexts which are able to receive children
Potato Print Valentines
One of the simplest and most playful, open-ended printmaking techniques is potato printing. A few potatoes will guarantee hours of exploration, encourage play with patterns and layering colors. There is lots of room for variation and you can create little works of art – perfect for a Valentines themed project. Materials Small potatoes and a knife Paper (or packing paper,canvas fabric) Tempera paint Tray or paper plate Paintbrush Scissors Tissue