Reflecting upon September
Reflecting upon September Painting with various objects and on various textures The children have been experimenting with different items to paint with. So far we have explored painting with string, cotton pads, cotton swabs, coffee filters, and fabric pieces. We have discussed the differences in lines and marks the various materials make. The children also have experimented with painting on a variety of different surfaces such as coffee filters, aluminum foil, white paper, and easel paper. Teaching Strategies Objectives Met: Physical 7. Demonstrates fine-motor strength and coordination a. Uses fingers and hands b. Uses writing and drawing tools Cognitive 11. Demonstrates positive approaches to learning a. Attends and engages b. Persist The Arts 33. Explores the visual arts Researching and replicating roads We noticed that when the children were playing in the block area, many of the children placed the lo...