3 Must Read Books When Preparing for Self-Portraits

3 Must Read Books When Preparing for Self-Portraits

I wanted to share with you three books to inspire children during the creation of self-portraits. TIPS for using these books: Read a couple pages per day and focus on a unique trait or aspect of self Explore a medium – using our creativity to find objects to...
Self-Identity Chandelier

Self-Identity Chandelier

This is my current identity panel.   I love it! I found this really great screen door at a local antique mall. I like to set up the Bead & Wire Center with a mat at each spot.  I prepare the wires by placing a bead at the end of the wire (see photo below).  I place...
Reggio Inspired: Hanging Art

Reggio Inspired: Hanging Art

Rose Parks Preschool, a Reggio Inspired school, had so many hanging art pieces.  I am sharing a few of these amazing collaborative art pieces. The strands of assorted beads, ribbons, and other objects that the children created. These were all hung from a tree branch. ...
Kindergarten Art Show!

Kindergarten Art Show!

Every year, I like to end the school year with a special gathering for the families.  This year I decided to put together an art show to showcase our work.  Each student painted a self-portrait on a canvas.  We put out the tiki watercolors, the painted paper fish, a...