Art

Recycled materials and scissors

Recycled Art With Melanie!

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A fun craft to do at home that also helps teach our children how we can help our planet earth is using recycled items as art materials. You can use materials easily found at home such as paper towel rolls, boxes, flyers, glue or tape, and scissors. Have fun doing it together! (Please click for more information.)

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craft and experiment activity

Craft and Experiment With Donna!

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Donna explored a craft activity and experiment with her daughter.  They wanted to share how they did this creative activity. Please click “view” for this craft activity and experiment.

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Jen and her daughter fingerpainting on a shamrock

St Patrick’s Day Art with Jen!

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Here’s a video of Jen from our Under 3 classroom at Coatsworth making St. Patrick’s Day art with her daughter! Let’s make the most of our time at home with our families! (Please click to see the video.)

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Children under 3 painting

Painting

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Painting with watercolours is an independent and creative activity offered in the classroom. Fine-motor skills are used to hold the paintbrush and make strokes, dots, lines, etc. onto paper. The process of having to first dip the brush into the water, then into the paint, and finally onto the paper develops sequencing skills. Furthermore, painting allows for exploration of the self-creative process while fulfilling the need for sensorial stimulation. After working quietly to create a masterpiece, the child then tidies up the activity, remembering that the paper towel goes in the garbage, the painting goes on the dry rack, and the paint supplies go back on the shelf.

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Children under 2 painting

Painting

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Painting is a popular activity within our curriculum. A variety of materials are offered to enhance the painting experience including brushes, sponges, or any other objects that can be incorporated into the activity. Through painting, children are able to practice and develop in areas such as sense of self, fine motor skills, cause and effect as well as sensory discrimination.

Please click “Painting” for more details and photos.

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Child under 3 painting

Art Activities

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The art activities that the children work on are process-oriented. This means that art is focused on the skills that the children are practicing and mastering rather than the product created.

Please click “Art Activities” to read more.

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