During lock down we have all had some extra time to study and research, we feel that this quote best describes children being creative and how natural it can become to them.
“There is no sense in teaching children what we think they ought to know. There is a sense in helping children to learn (teaching) what they naturally find interesting.” (Bruce, 2012:158)
Let’s get creative and recycle using things that you may have around the home.
Children have a good knowledge of the importance of recycling, lets build on this and encourage them to use their imaginations to build and create.
Here is an idea of something you could make…
We will all have some cardboard in our houses at the minute, but if you do not you can use paper and experiment and see what will work.
Lets make some cardboard tube snakes…
Here is what you will need to make these cardboard snakes.
- cardboard tubes cut in half as many as you would like to make remember this will give opportunities of numeracy and estimations of length.
- paint or coloured pens/crayons
- hole punch
- string, ribbon, wool
- scissors
- small piece of red material or paper
- glue
- cellotape
Watch this link to see how to put it all together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfdkUJptP1
These can also be made using recycled yoghurt tubes.
Repost of our Penguins. Has anyone made a penguin yet?
Penguins are off-limits when it comes to pets, but this DIY recycled bottle activity allows your child to create the impossible. All you need are a few basic art supplies paired with cotton balls and a recycled bottle. You can use different sized bottles and discuss sizes and how much cotton wool would be needed for each and what size needs more.
Junk modelling and being creative is a huge part of children’s active learning. They use their imaginations, problem solving skills while developing their design skills and creativity. They develop their self-confidence as they are enabled to explore materials and how to use them.
You can then give each Penguin a name and age, possibly make up a story about your new family Penguin.
Why not research where he/she would be from?
Then why not dance to the Penguin song with your very own penguin pet.
Please share your creations with us. We can’t wait to see them all.
