Creative thinking and expression is an important component
of the Cardinals’ early learning experiences. One of the many opportunities provided for
them to develop their imagination and creativity is by attending Art class with
Amanda.
During our Art class this week, Amanda introduced the artistic
composition of putting things together that is called a collage. “We are going
to glue things together”, she began by saying.
Amanda explained to the Cardinals
that the word collage is a French word “and it actually means glue.” She
invited the Cardinals to create pictures of roads and houses by using cut out
pieces of construction paper in a variety of geometric shapes and colors. She
encouraged them to first start by laying out unglued shapes in an overlapping
design. Once they crafted their picture, then they could begin by applying glue
to the back of each piece. Once done,
they could draw details in their picture with a marker.
Everyone had so much fun with this activity! The Cardinals truly
enjoyed the challenge of using their imagination to create their very own house.
Ask them what details they added to their masterpiece.
