EXPRESSIVE ARTS.

Mrs Galloway and Mrs Henderson will be sharing some ideas and thoughts with you which you may want to try. 

EXPRESSIVE ARTS WHAT IS IT ?

Firstly it covers all areas of music singing and dance. Painting, drawing, building models, drama, role play and much much more. Many of the skills our little ones are learning are improved on when being expressive in so many ways. That could be holding a twig, using a brush or wrapping themselves up in fabric.  A child’s imagination knows no bounds and should be encouraged which ever media they prefer to use.  We have a few ideas you may like to try to help keep your little ones busy and engaged.

Jar lids  or bottle tops, caps, corks  all sorts of sizes, shapes or colour can be used in many different ways.  I’ve collected perfume bottle lids, fabric conditioner lids, anything unusual just remember to give it a wash first.  You can use them with twigs pebbles or small pieces  of fabric and buttons to make a picture  or a face.  An old picture frame with the glass removed is great for  framing your child’s work. It can be any size take a picture of it and share it with everyone  on the school’s twitter.

Playing music while your little one paints is very therapeutic.  Lively  music encourages large movements and brush strokes.  Set them up  outside with some cardboard and an old shirt over their clothes to help keep them clean.   Pop the radio on the window sill and off  you go. Remember we are small we make messes but we really love to express ourselves so join in and have fun.