A Simple Craft Idea For A Lazy Weekend

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And To Keep The Kids Busy And Happy Yesterday morning I invited my nephews and nieces to a treat. We were shopping at our local craft store a few weeks ago and bought some pom poms and pipe cleaners. My … Continue reading 

Nature Art Sculpture Part Five

Shape of the hands for leaves

Nature is combined with real human features,  developing empathy, knowledge and  aesthetics for living things through art. Part Five The children will explore and learn about: Thinking creatively Developing a sense of aesthetics Change of shape Developing imagination Prepare: The sculpture Colored paper or/and patterned wrapping paper Glue Scissors Tape Age: This activity is perfect … Continue reading 

Nature Art Sculpture Part Four

Painted Leaf

Nature is combined with real human features, developing empathy, knowledge and aesthetics for living things through art. Part Four The children will explore and learn about: Change Thinking creatively Developing a sense of aesthetics Using natural and man made materials to create a piece of art Prepare: The head and body of … Continue reading 

Nature Art Sculpture Part Three

Face inspired by shapes in art

Nature is combined with real human features, developing empathy, knowledge and aesthetics for living things through art. Part Three The children will explore and learn about: Change Thinking creatively Developing a sense of aesthetics Using shapes from a piece of art to create a new piece of art Prepare: A stencil of a piece … Continue reading 

Nature Art Sculpture Part 2

How to decorate a branch using tissue paper

Nature is combined with real human features, developing empathy, knowledge and aesthetics for living things through art. Part Two The children will learn: How to combine nature with art How to work cooperatively Think creatively Develop a sense of aesthetics … Continue reading 

Nature Art Sculpture

Concept by Maria Grujicic (Malena, The Petaled Poet)

Nature is combined with real human features, developing empathy, knowledge and aesthetics for living things through art. Part One The children will learn: How to care for nature respectfully. Experience with going on purposeful nature walks How to combine nature … Continue reading 

Creative Art & A Walking Talking Story Part 7

Back Cover One Little Caterpillar

Part One / Part Two / Part Three / Part Four /Part Five / Part Six / Part Seven / Part Eight / Part Nine/ Part Ten The butterfly in the book is the ASL sign for butterfly. Part Seven The children will need to know: The story of One Little Caterpillar By Maria Grujicic Fine motor … Continue reading 

Creative Art & A Walking Talking Story Part 6

7. BEST Cloud so far

Part One / Part Two / Part Three / Part Four /Part Five / Part Six / Part Seven / Part Eight / Part Nine/ Part Ten Part Six The children will need to know: The story of One Little Caterpillar By Maria Grujicic How to mix colors to make light and dark shades How to glue … Continue reading 

Creative Art & A Walking Talking Story Part 5

Cocoons from the picture book, One Little Caterpillar By Maria Grujicic

Part One / Part Two / Part Three / Part Four /Part Five / Part Six / Part Seven / Part Eight / Part Nine/ Part Ten Part Five The children will need to know: The story of One Little Caterpillar By Maria Grujicic What is a cocoon. The meaning of same and different, and can make … Continue reading 

Imaginative Art & A Walking Talking Story

One Little Caterpillar Picture Book By Maria Grujicic

Part One The children will need to know: Vocabulary to describe characteristics. The names of colors. Some knowledge of what is a caterpillar. Understanding of same and different. Prepare: The story book, One Little Caterpillar By Maria Grujicic A small … Continue reading