Art is when you take something and make it beautiful.
Ella, age 5
We started an art unit a few weeks ago with our MFW preK classes. My first question was "What is art?" Typical four and five year old answers---coloring, markers and paints. Our friend Ella said, "Art is when you take something and make it beautiful." I just love that comment.
We started with drawing together. Each child had a small clipboard, paper and a pencil. I had an easel, gave oral directions and demonstrated. The kids liked guessing what we were going to draw. Demonstrating with 'rainbows', the letter V, the number 1 and other basic shapes, the children were able to draw many animals! We drew one and then drew a second. I also wrote the word and noticed that many of the children were writing the words, too!
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During Seashore week, we drew sea creatures.
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| Teacher Sample |
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| Teacher Sample |
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We are now working on our sculptures. We have glued, painted and are adding the finishing touches
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When your child brings their sculpture home, they might have a story to tell you. There were bulldozers, airplanes, robots, fairy castles and more. Your child can add more to their sculpture at home. For pictures and past posts, search "Sculpture" on our blog. Want some ideas for drawing?
http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-drawing-room.html
Check out some local sculptures with your child!
