Creativity and Movement: The Little Sparkly Lights of Joy





We have been practicing a ton of joy and color in the classroom.  I recently transitioned to an indoor classroom with a younger age Montessori Primary classroom.  With the change I have had to restructure the types of art and crafts that we do.  I have definitely enjoy the challenge.  It has challenged my brain to adapt the way I teach.  It has also invigorated my belief that art can be taught as any age and more importantly that the jot of creativity is universal crossing age and economic background.  I feel BLESSED to be able to share this with the younger generation.


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Creativity and Movement: A Bunny in a Hutch


Sometimes the simplest of projects bring such joy and delight


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Creativity and Movement: Feathers and Friendship


Feathers
Friendship
Fun
Whimsy
Color
Joy
Watercolor paint
Child
Dreams


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Creativty and Movement: Woodworking with Preschoolers




I have been looking for projects that are preschooler friendly.  First though we have begun to get acquainted with wood.  The feel of wood in your hands.  The way it sits next to each other, works together. 

 Next we explored the way hammers and nails work together.  The weight in which to strike the nail to the hammer.  Lots of learning and lots of lessons through this process.


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Creativity and Movement: Another Whimsical Twist on Owls



Another beautiful Made by Joel Art work that invites your heart to play.  the kids loved using crayons, markers and paint to design these beautiful mandala like owls.  I added a little twist by having them cut out a mustache, design the accessory and choosing which owl would wear it best.  

Here is a link to the coloring page: CLICK HERE 

Here is a link to the mustache template: CLICK HERE 


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Creativity and Movement: Dream Catchers are my Favorite to Make





I have an obsession with dream catchers.  Always have.  I never had one as a child because my mom was very leery of superstitious items around her children.  I simply loved the look of them but never knew what they were called until I got older.  When I found out the name I loved them even more.  When I understood the sentiment behind them, I embrace them even more.  Don't we need a few of these surrounding us in adulthood? I think so too.

I have taken a more whimsical approach using paper plates and scrapbook paper.  I made sure to include the feathers and offered all different types of ribbon options.

This is definitely another project that us big girls would love to do, maybe even put a more sophisticated twist on it. 


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