We have had some great fun during our exploratory art sessions.  Lots of classes have been coming along each week to try out different ways to mark make on paper.  This term we have focused on paint! We have explored various methods of mark making using paint.

The first week we used stampers in paint, we had all different kinds of stamps and made different marks and patterns.  Some children enjoyed using their hands to mark make too.

On week two we used a salad spinner to spin the paint around and make lovely patterns. We also did some splat painting, which was messy but fun!

The third week we made the first letter of our name using masking tape and then used various colours of paint and paintbrushes to paint all around it.  It looked really cool when we peeled of the tape when they were dry to reveal the letter!

Week four we used string to dip into paint and drag along the paper. Everyone’s picture looked different and really effective.

Last week we used cars and animal toys to make tracks and prints on paper and everyone really enjoyed it.

Well done to all the boys and girls who came along and participated so well in the sessions. Some fabulous art work was created in the process!

Linda

Hello Everyone.

I’m so happy to tell everyone how well our new primary one children have settled into their school routine. Hafsa, Angel, Tommy, Pete and Matthew all moved from Lammermuir nursery and Madison joined us from Harburn nursery. Natalie and Annmarie also moved from Lammermuir. Caroline and Jacki have also joined us to make up the Hopetoun team.

We’ve all been getting to know each other and we’re so lucky to have such happy children who are enjoying lots of different activities.

Our topic this term is People Who Help Us in School.