Mrs Wilson has been busy finding loose parts at home to create some transient art. Transient art is a term used to describe art that is non-permanent and continually evolving, where a variety of materials are used to create pictures, patterns or models.
The non-permanent nature of this art means that children can move, change and experiment with the materials used until they are happy with what they have achieved. As well as developing their fine motor skills children also grow in confidence at making decisions as they design and redesign their ideas.
Working on transient art projects is a fun way to develop creativity and encourages children to explore materials and develop an understanding of their senses.
The loose parts used provide an ideal opportunity to talk about texture, colour and size. Using loose parts also develops skills in numeracy and mathematics such as sorting, matching, counting, pattern making, exploring shapes and learning about symmetry.
Ideas for loose parts to use at home (although the list is endless).
Beads Buttons Sequins Bottle lids Corks Lollipop sticks Coins Feathers Spoons Colouring pens Cotton reels Clothes pegs Paper clips Curtain rings
Natural materials are ideal to use if creating an outdoors transient art project.
Stones Sticks Twigs Pine cones Shells Leaves Flower petals
Transient art projects to try at home
- Draw a straight, zigzag, or spiral line for your child to make a pattern on.
- Use a picture frame to design a picture in.
- Create a picture on or in front of a mirror.
- Fill a shallow tray with water and use that to make a design in.
- Challenge your child to create a symmetrical picture.
- Use the loose parts to ‘write’ your name.
Before you tidy away your loose parts you could take a picture of your transient art and send a tweet to @Glenwood FC #Glenwoodlearningathome
