Children’s Explorations in an Art Center
In my combined first and second grade classes, children freely participated in the art center during Choice Time. Readily available materials bought with school supply money included: all types of...
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Art for young children entails an exploration of materials, a way of learning further about their world. When children are engaged with paper-cutting, gluing, constructing, coloring, designing,...
View ArticleParquetry Blocks Activity Cards
In my combined first and second grade classroom, besides using parquetry blocks to create original designs, nine activity cards were used that were made in cardboard, 4 ½” x 14”. The first card was...
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Opportunities for Cognitive Growth During Choice Time
In my combined first and second grade, Choice Time was an important part of each day, allowing children’s self-initiated learning to grow through their freedom of choice. There were math, science, art,...
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