Cutting with scissors sounds so simple, doesn’t it? We take so much for granted as adults that sometimes we forget how much new learning happens when we grasp a new skill like learning to cut using a pair of scissors. How Do I Know My Child Is Ready to Use Scissors? Even though they may …
This article will show you how to use a simple whiteboard and marker pen to play a drawing game that can be developed and extended to use at any level or any age to practice and improve your maths skills. I developed this game when I taught year 2 so the children I was working …
Introduction Have you ever thought about bringing the zoo to your classroom? If you haven’t, I can tell you from experience that zoo activities for preschoolers are an amazing opportunity to engage and inspire kids. Setting up a zoo-themed classroom and including animal-related activities can produce a vibrant learning space that will attract the attention …
Spaghetti art is something you don’t hear about every day. Given that spaghetti is cheap to buy, it’s a great resource that can be used in different forms (boiled or raw) to create a rainbow of art activities for kids. In my 10 years of experience teaching young children, I found that their creativity has …
Mandalas are beautiful geometric patterns. In my many years of teaching, I have found them to be a fantastic tool to inspire artistic exploration and children. They are also a fantastic mindful tool, and many people use them as an aid to meditation. For kids, they are a great way to experiment with form, color, …
One of the best ways to get children started with early writing is to interest them in drawing. I have taught children between the ages of three to five over the last 12 years, and in that time I have seen the massive benefits that introducing children to drawing through games can have. In this …
In my twelve years of teaching children aged 3 to 5, I’ve used transient art opportunities in my learning environment more or less continually. It’s just fantastic! It offers a way of: Constructing and deconstructing Exploring ideas Experimenting with shape and form Storytelling Talking through their ideas Being creative And exploring famous art and artists …