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Exploring the Fine Motor Skills Magic of Scrunching and Pressing Paper
🦋 Art Lesson: Decorating a Giant Butterfly with Scrunched Crepe Paper (Fine Motor Fun for Preschoolers!) Looking for a colorful, hands-on art project that helps little ones build fine motor skills while having a blast? This giant butterfly craft is a favorite in our preschool classroom—and it’s easy to see why! Using scrunched crepe paper,…
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Exploring the Magic of Spring with Coffee Filter Flower Collage
🌸 Art Meets Science: Coffee Filter Flowers & Flower Anatomy Collage 🌱 This week, our art lesson blossomed into an exploration of spring, nature, and the changing seasons—all through a colorful and creative project that connected beautifully with our IB theme: How the World Works. As part of our ongoing inquiry into the natural world,…
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Exploring the Colorful World of Dale Chihuly’s Glass Sculptures
Statement of Inquiry: How can we use simple materials and creative techniques to explore the expressive potential of color and form, inspired by the work of Dale Chihuly? Related Concept: Transformation and Color Theory Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression – Art allows individuals to communicate personal narratives while also reflecting cultural and historical influences.…
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Exploring “who We Are” through the Magic of Blueprint Printmaking
Statement of Inquiry: How can printmaking, through the process of creating blueprints, help us explore the relationship between architecture, identity, and the built environment? Related Concept: Expression, Structure, Identity Global Context: Personal and Cultural Expression – Exploring the role of architecture in shaping our identity, how specific buildings or landmarks reflect cultural values, and how…
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Best no-cook playdough recipe with natural ingredients
Hey there, here’s a super easy no-cook playdough recipe using only natural ingredients and hot water. Playdough is one of quickest and easiest resources to make. Playing with playdough sparks imagination and works fine motor skills. Children love to help make playdough as well. What you’ll need: Instructions: In a large pot, combine all dry…
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Lunar New Year 2025 Year of the Snake Craft Idea
Hey there, here’s a super simple craft project that is easy to prep and easy to clean up! Depending on their age and fine motor ability, you can prep the red paper cutting ahead of time or have the little beans do the cutting themselves working their fine motor skills. What you’ll need: Instructions: Press…
Rebecca Wacht
Art Teacher / Creative
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