After reading the book Have you Ever Seen a Flower written and illustrated by Shawn Harris & being inspired but the vibrant colors in the story it was a no brainer to extend the literacy experience through the arts with Colorations fluorescent BioColor® Paint from Discount School Supply & painting a 3-D Assemblage of flowers made out of recycled materials just in time for spring.
In the enchanting story you see a child experience the beauty of a flower with all five senses which reminds us of how a child sees the beauty & wonder in everything around them. The vibrant imagery & simple story reveals how a single flower can ignite so much curiosity. To integrate & extend the story, setting up an invitation to paint flowers inspired by the book is a great way to deepen the connection + comprehension through the arts.
When children are able to paint on an assemblage of different art materials together they explore the concepts of: comparing items (shapes, textures, lines, height/width, size), negative space, spatial awareness, cognitive thinking, communication/collaboration, gravity + viscosity, fine + gross motor skills, hand eye coordination, all while empowering their creativity throughout the whole process.
Art invitations such as this opens a child's mind to the many ways of creating art. When children are exposed to diverse types of art the more well rounded and creative they become. Art is a fundamental component of childhood, therefore continuous exposure leads to seeing the world in different ways, learning about all the beautiful forms of art, all while seeing that love will make a brighter world.
Comments