Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Big Blue, Green, Red and Yellow Monsters
We love creating artwork with the children's hands. Last year, we made green monsters. This year I decided to change it up a bit and let the children pick their monster color.
For 'how to' and some ideas on what to do with your little monster's hands---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-big-green-monster.html
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Halloween,
Holidays
Monday, October 28, 2013
It's Orange and Black
Need more painting ideas? Look under the Arts and Crafts label or use the "Search This Blog" tool for 'paint' or 'painting'.
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Halloween,
Holidays
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Creatures of the Night
Our MWF preK classes have been learning about nocturnal animals and some facts about bats. This craft has the children cutting out the moon. Every time we use scissors, we get a little better!
The bats are different this year. In previous years, I have given the children one large bat (teacher cut) to glue in their night sky. I found small bats in the calendar section of my local school supply store (you might find online, too) and the larger bats were die cut from an Ellison machine at our SAL Child Care Connection library and resource center. The SAL Child Care Connection library has many die cuts and materials for preschools and day-cares. I use the die cut machine A LOT!
We placed the bats in the center of the table and the children could glue as many as they wanted.
The children added star stickers to complete their picture.
Ask your child what they have learned about nocturnal animals.
More information---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2011/10/bats-and-nocturnal-animals.html
The bats are different this year. In previous years, I have given the children one large bat (teacher cut) to glue in their night sky. I found small bats in the calendar section of my local school supply store (you might find online, too) and the larger bats were die cut from an Ellison machine at our SAL Child Care Connection library and resource center. The SAL Child Care Connection library has many die cuts and materials for preschools and day-cares. I use the die cut machine A LOT!
We placed the bats in the center of the table and the children could glue as many as they wanted.
The children added star stickers to complete their picture.
Ask your child what they have learned about nocturnal animals.
More information---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2011/10/bats-and-nocturnal-animals.html
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Halloween,
Holidays,
Science
Saturday, October 26, 2013
Our Big Yellow Monster
Our big yellow monster has two big brown eyes, a small orange nose, a big green mouth with sharp white teeth, two small pink circle ears, long blue curly hair and big scary yellow face!
Look for the our story in your child's backpack on Tuesday. More monster info---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/10/go-away-big-yellow-monster_18.html
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Fairy Tales/Literature,
Halloween,
Holidays,
Reading,
Writing
Thursday, October 24, 2013
You Don't Scare Me!
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Student Work |
Big Green Monster has two eyes,
a long nose,
a red mouth,
two ears,
purple hair,
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Students use scissors and snip. |
and a green face!
Look at our Big Green Monsters!
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Fairy Tales/Literature,
Halloween,
Holidays,
Reading
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
A Spooky Night Part 2
Our Halloween bulletin board is becoming spookier and spookier!
Check out the before picture---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-spooky-night.html
This is an activity we have in our art center as an option for the children in our preK classes during center time.
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Bulletin Boards,
Halloween,
Holidays
Monday, October 21, 2013
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Portraits and Self Portraits
We learned how to draw a portrait on Friday. First the children drew an oval.
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
The letter 'C' will make two ears! When we draw two circles, we make eyes. Remember to add a black pupil!
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
The letter 'L' goes between two eyes to make a nose.
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
Add some hair to the portrait. Our artists added earrings, necklaces and bows to their portraits and self portraits. Ask your little artist to draw your portrait.
Saturday, October 19, 2013
Air Tanks and Rocket Boosters
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/10/firemen-scuba-divers-and-astronauts.html
http://spoonful.com/crafts/rocket-pack
Cheap and easy fun for your child!
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Dramatic Play
Thursday, October 17, 2013
Five Little Monsters
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
Five Little Monsters
Five little monsters on Halloween night
Made a very, very scary sight.
The first one danced up high on his toes.
The second one ran and bumped his nose.
The third one jumped up high in the air.
The fourth one waved his hands in the air.
The fifth one sang a Halloween song and
The five little monsters played all night long!
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Halloween,
Holidays,
Music
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
The Art of the Landscape
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
Punkin' Chuckin'
How far can a pumpkin be 'chucked'? Well if you would like to find out, head out to the 17th Annual Punkin' Chuckin' Contest this Saturday. Here are the details---
When: Saturday, October 19th
Gates open at 10 a.m. Chuckin' starts at noon.
Where: Pumpkin farm at Springfield Road and Allentown Road-rural Tremont
Cost: $5.00 per vehicle. Bring lawn chairs because seating is limited
More info: http://www.mortonmagnet.com/punkin_chuckin.php
When: Saturday, October 19th
Gates open at 10 a.m. Chuckin' starts at noon.
Where: Pumpkin farm at Springfield Road and Allentown Road-rural Tremont
Cost: $5.00 per vehicle. Bring lawn chairs because seating is limited
More info: http://www.mortonmagnet.com/punkin_chuckin.php
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Halloween Sensory Tub
Our 'messy tub' is filled with black beans and Halloween fun. Halloween items were purchased from craft superstores and dollar stores. Sensory tubs are easy and fun to do at home. For more information on sensory tubs---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/12/cookie-dough.html
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/11/fun-with-i-spy.html
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-messy-tub.html
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/11/fun-with-i-spy.html
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-messy-tub.html
Monday, October 14, 2013
Witch Is 'Gonna' Get You!
Stirring and stirring her brew. Whooooooo!
Stirring and stirring her brew. Whooooooo!
Stirring and stirring her brew. Whooooooo!
WITCH IS GONNA GET YOU!
The children LOVE this song!
Saturday, October 12, 2013
A Still Life
Our art unit with the MWF classes continues. We talked a little today about Renoir and showed some of his work. We also drew a still life together. Each child has a small clipboard with paper and we place lots and lots of crayons on the floor. As I gave directions and we drew a still life together. Whatever your child's still life looks like compliment and encourage them on their efforts. This activity is also about listening and following directions. Some of the children are able to use writing tools with ease and some of the children are still developing fine motor skills.
How did we draw a still life? Below are the directions I gave the children. The children were able to choose their own colors and number of flowers. We discussed how all of their art looks different and at the end we complimented each other on our drawings.
*Draw a line at the bottom of the paper.
*Draw a red circle. (this is a direction we used the same color). Put a brown or green stem on the top of the circle. It's an apple!
*Draw a rectangle. Add a green line for a stem at the top of the rectangle.
*We know how to draw a flower. Draw a circle. Add the letter U around the circle. It's a flower!
How did we draw a still life? Below are the directions I gave the children. The children were able to choose their own colors and number of flowers. We discussed how all of their art looks different and at the end we complimented each other on our drawings.
*Draw a line at the bottom of the paper.
*Draw a red circle. (this is a direction we used the same color). Put a brown or green stem on the top of the circle. It's an apple!
*Draw a rectangle. Add a green line for a stem at the top of the rectangle.
*We know how to draw a flower. Draw a circle. Add the letter U around the circle. It's a flower!
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Student Work |
See if your child can give you directions and draw a still life together.
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Student Work |
Friday, October 11, 2013
Art, Pumpkins and Magic
Our preK classes have been busy with art, pumpkins and magic! Here's what's happening...
Each child will be making a jack-o-lantern jar for Halloween.
We are putting five little pumpkins on a gate. Number recognition and counting and then we press the easy button.
The children are familiar with primary and secondary colors. We introduced the concept of warm and cool colors. We are also learning to identify a portrait, self-portrait, landscape, seascape and still life. We looked at Van Gogh's Sunflowers and then we learned that a circle and the Letter U will make a flower. Get some crayons or markers and draw some flowers with your child!
Information on art---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/03/van-gogh-and-friends.html
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-art-gallery-how-to.html
Each child will be making a jack-o-lantern jar for Halloween.
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More information---http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2011/10/boo-tiful-lights.html
The Magic Potions experiment is one of our centers. What liquid and powder will make the magic?
Five Little Pumpkins |
The children are familiar with primary and secondary colors. We introduced the concept of warm and cool colors. We are also learning to identify a portrait, self-portrait, landscape, seascape and still life. We looked at Van Gogh's Sunflowers and then we learned that a circle and the Letter U will make a flower. Get some crayons or markers and draw some flowers with your child!
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Student Work |
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Student Work |
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-art-gallery-how-to.html
Labels:
Arts and Crafts,
Halloween,
Holidays,
Letter/Number Recognition,
Math,
Science
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