Sunday, February 26, 2012

Abstract Art Effect Created by Pipettes

The children created abstract designs by squirting liquid watercolors all over paper towels.

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We prefer to use glass containers, because one gets to experience the true colors of paint this way. BABY FOOD JARS are perfect paint containers! These jars are just the right size for children to hold and move around, while they are at work. At the same time, you get to recycle and reuse them.

 

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Vibrant colors and the opportunity to create wild designs gave the children a fun way to learn color mixing.

 

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Three layers later…Oh what fun!

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Wednesday, February 15, 2012

NO PRESSURE, NO STRESS, NO WORRIES!

“Loose Parts” are materials that children can manipulate, move about, modify and have power over while in PLAY.

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They provide endless possibilities, children are in control of all their actions, and their play becomes more interesting.

 

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When children work with loose parts, their play becomes more flexible.

 

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They are free to enjoy every moment of the experience; NO PRESSURE, NO STRESS, NO WORRIES!

 

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Loose Parts are materials needed in creating an EXCITING and STIMULATING ENVIRONMENT for children. These spectacular objects can create peace, serenity and harmony in the environment.

 

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Math Activities with Repurposed Wooden Beads

 

Create environments that offer exciting math activities through play

Lets Make Math Fun!

 

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Here are a some ideas introduced to the children for math readiness,while they played with these wooden beads:

 

Sorting shape and color

Comparing sets, using more and less

 

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Creating patterns

Counting

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Comparing size, taller and shorter

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Exciting math activities give the children a good foundation for math.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Finger Painting Fun- Part Three

 

Finger Paintings Transformed into SPARKLY COLLAGES!

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Materials Used for Collages

Washable School Glue

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Our Repurposed Sparkly Mix-

(When the children's collages dry, we shake the art work on top of a box and collect whatever falls off. We transfer the mix  into a jar and the children reuse them for future art pieces.  )

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What's In Our Repurposed Sparkly Mix?

Plox

Glitter

Shredded Cork

 

 

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Final Art Pieces

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