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Re: Art projects for toddlers
Posted by zareeda on 9/24/08
On 11/23/07, Schari wrote:
> On 11/22/07, Sally wrote:
>> Hi
>> I teach young children also and was finding that I wasnt
>> offering them the chance to be creative with art materials
>> throughout the day. I felt as though I would bring out the
>> drawing - pencils, crayons ect throughout the day but wasnt
>> giving them enough time to explore with the materials.
>> Something simple I did was got some clip boards-
>> 4/paper/pencils/crayons and placed them in a basket. The
>> children are now able to draw/scribble take the clip boards
>> where ever they would like to go with them, even outdoors.
>> This simple experience has worked so well.
>> Sally
>
> Great idea Sally! I also use clipboards and they are great. I
> use the small size, but have a friend that uses large. Which
> size are yours? When I see my friends big ones I always notice
> how much more room the children have for drawing. But on the
> other hand, the small size is really a nice size for their
> small hands. I agree with you that we should have our writing
> and art materials available throughout the day. After all,
> some of the best creativity happens when we least expect
> it. :) Your basket is a great idea. Do you have a table or
> shelving that could be a permanent art or writing cneter?
im a nursery nurse so im forever looking 4 different ideas to
inspire the children and allow them to explore colour and mostly
have fun with it. the internet has helped me alot!
Posts on this thread, including this one
- Art projects for toddlers, 11/12/07, by Jen .
- Re: Art projects for toddlers, 11/13/07, by Schari.
- Re: Art projects for toddlers, 11/22/07, by Sally.
- Re: Art projects for toddlers, 11/23/07, by Schari.
- Re: Art projects for toddlers, 11/26/07, by Sally.
- Re: Art projects for toddlers, 9/24/08, by zareeda.
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