Craft activities at home including playdough, painting, colouring, drawing, photography, magnetix towers, blocks and wheeled toys

Art

• The child has learned about colors and how to mix them while painting and coloring.
• They have developed fine motor skills by using playdough and drawing with pencils.
• They have explored different textures and shapes while creating magnetix towers and building with blocks.
• They have learned about composition and framing while practicing photography.

Science

• The child has learned about the properties of playdough and how it can change its shape and texture.
• They have explored the concept of cause and effect while building towers with magnetix and blocks.
• They have learned about balance and motion while playing with wheeled toys.
• They have observed and explored colors and patterns while painting and coloring.

For continued development, encourage the child to experiment with different materials and techniques in their art activities. They can try using different types of paint, such as watercolors or acrylics, and explore different styles of drawing and painting. Encourage them to use their imagination and create their own stories or themes for their artwork. They can also experiment with different objects and materials in their block and magnetix play, exploring how they can create different structures and shapes.

Book Recommendations

• The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane DeRolf: This book explores the importance of embracing diversity and working together through the story of a box of crayons.
• Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh: This book introduces colors and color mixing through the playful activities of three mice.
• Not a Box by Antoinette Portis: This book encourages creativity and imagination by showing the possibilities of a simple cardboard box.