Storytelling on the easel
This week we have been exploring waves in the ocean through our literature, art, water play, and other experiences in preschool.
Rainbow swirl paint
Exploring the process of blending colors with our simple version of rainbow swirl paint!
Chopstick painting
Exploring a new art process with a book and a pair of real chopsticks!
Painting circles with a compass
I don't know about you, but I am always looking for a new or unique tool for painting for making the process fun and interesting for children. These compasses that [...]
Give your class the gift of nothing
Today, we had fun putting a new spin on the gift giving process with the help of a new book and an empty box. Come and see how we enjoyed the Gift of Nothing!
Exploring and designing stained glass art
Our Pre-kindergarten age children designed their own stained glass artwork using tape and paint!
Designing with dominoes
Previously, I shared with you a couple of our domino math activities so today, I am sharing the creative side of playing with dominoes.
Building fine motor skills with cotton ball painting
We spent time in preschool exploring the fine motor process of cotton ball painting with a clothespin!
Apple tree scrunch art
We spent some time exploring and tasting real apples in my classroom and of course, we just had to make an apple tree. Our apple tree may seem a little abstract but the process was fun and interesting and achievable by new little ones.
A lesson in color mixing
All through out the year, I give my students lots of opportunities for exploring concepts such as color mixing but along with the freedom to explore, I will often take the time to sit down with my students and walk through a concept. This lesson in color mixing is an example of such a time...