by | Jul 22, 2014 | Being a parent, Emotional development, Language, Learning |
How do you get your children to express themselves in a difficult situation, when language doesn’t necessarily flow that easily? Drawing is the perfect answer! Every child can pick up a pencil and when an adult is sensitive to what they are drawing, or telling...
by | Apr 5, 2014 | Uncategorized |
We began with our morning tea in the garden and discussed the art project : to draw an item and then paint it too. Master 4 chose our new ‘child’, our avocado tree. We got out our beautiful rainbow dice (Thanks Apple n Amos) and decided to pick three...
by | Mar 10, 2014 | Emotional development, Language, Learning, Play |
Okay, so who encourages painting, drawing or other creative outlets within their children? I am going to try and inspire as many of you as possible to see beyond the mess and learn about the benefits of providing some art materials and all…owing your child to...
by | Feb 18, 2014 | Language, Learning |
[~3years+] Sitting opposite Master nearly4, we made up a story as we doodled along. We drew some leaves and then thought about some jellyfish, so next we drew some seaweed next to the leaves, before we made a nest and some magpie beaks (sym…bol for the...
by | Feb 4, 2014 | Emotional development, Language, Learning |
[When in doubt, say it with a pen] Today, Master nearly 4 and I sat down to do a drawing. This happens nearly daily, as our way of working out what is on his mind, helping him to express his strong emotions and having some together time. Tomorrow, Master nearly 4...
