Learning is an on-going event around our house. S is never quite able to escape the clutches of her teacher and former art teacher mother. I always try to find unique ways to turn learning into something fun... usually art related. For this project, I simply had in mind to practice some fine motor skills seasoned with a little shape recognition.
As always, the learning came prior to creating the art. We set out on a “circle hunt” around the house. We scoured the each room high and low, finding circular objects hidden among our lives. There were circles disguised as the legs of our coffee table, drawer pulls on an end table, and glasses in the cupboard. S loved turning it into a game! We also snuggled up and read books about shapes, focusing on the pages that told us about circles.
Now time for the fun... here is what you will need:
white paper (any size)
assorted crayons
watercolor paints
brush
cup with water
First, start by having your child use the crayon to draw circles all over his/her paper. Make sure they press really hard to ensure that you will be able to see it through the watercolor. Here is where S got a little distracted and began drawing faces all over her paper. As I let her continue with her own artistic vision, I drew circles of all sizes and colors on my own paper. I would recommend this as well. When your child is done with the crayons. Place the paint, brush, and cup with water out for them to use. They will be painting on the same paper with the circles you drew with crayon. Try to encourage your child to paint different colors inside of the circles. However, if that is not their style, no need to worry. The idea of this project is that the crayon will resist the watercolor paint and you will be able to see it through the watercolor paint. Let your child continue to paint until they think their artwork is done. Set aside to dry.
There you have it! A simple project packed full of learning. Of course this project could be done with any shape or letter.
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