Contrasting Collage In The Snow – Early Years Art Activity.
In our video Susie is enjoying the snow and is inspired by the stark contrast between the skeletons of dead plants and their surroundings. She then creates a frame in the snow and places pines cones and sticks in it to make a picture.
Google+Winter Berries Inspired Sculpture for Early Years
In our video, Susie is inspired by beautiful crab apples and berries to create a dynamic, moving sculpture. Show the children the video to help them develop an awareness of their environment and learn how to look carefully at what they see. Then let them respond to what they have seen by creating their own three dimensional piece.
Download the accompanying PDF.
Autumn Tree Paint and Scratch Pictures for Early Years
In our video, Susie is inspired by a beautiful red acer bush to create a vibrant red and green painting. Show the children the video to help them develop an awareness of their environment and learn how to look carefully at what they see. Then let them respond to what they have seen by creating their own painting.
Google+Spider and Web Inspired Collage
In our video, Susie is inspired by a beautiful spider in its raindrop-covered web. Show the children the video to help them develop an awareness of their environment and learn how to look carefully at what they see. Then let them respond to what they have seen by completing the project.
Download the accompanying PDF
Rain Inspired Drip and Scratch Painting for Early Years
In our video, Susie is inspired by the concentric circles formed on a pond by the rain. Show the children the video to help them develop an awareness of their environment and learn how to look carefully at what they see. Then reinforce what they have seen by completing the project.
(Before you start making your pictures you could explore how water behaves in the rain by examining puddles or you can create the same effect by sprinkling water in a bowl or sink.)
Google+Shell Inspired Patterns and Pictures – Early Years Art Activity
In our video, Susie is inspired by the naturally occurring markings on shells to make patterns in sand and then on paper. Show the children the video to help them develop an awareness of their environment and learn how to look carefully at what they see. Then reinforce what they have seen by completing the project.
Google+Early Years Art Project With Downloadable PDF & Video
I’m excited to tell you about our new, ongoing programme to help you with ideas for art activities in your setting. Each project will have a downloadable PDF for you to refer to with a materials list and instructions. Plus, we will make an accompanying video for the children to watch and learn from.
The first project is Print Yourself A Meadow. In the video ‘Susie’ is inspired by pretty flowers to print a meadow. But first she puts on an apron before showing you how to make a print. At the end she has dirty hands and has to wash them. The video is only two minutes long and hopefully you and the children will find it a fun way to kick off your art activity.
“Wow – thought I was watching CBeebies” is one response I’ve had.
Click here to download the PDF
Google+Magical Mystery Balls
I’m really excited to tell you about the latest addition to our early years ball collection – these amazing Mystery Balls.
Google+Three Father’s Day Ideas For Early Years
I don’t know why but coming up with great ideas to celebrate Dads can be tricky. But I’ve had a scoot round the internet and have found some fab ideas for you do with the little ones.
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