The children had an opportunity to do some finger painting this morning. After an explanation and a brief demonstration, they understood that no brushes were necessary. This creative opportunity has a sensory element that can be strange at first. Sometimes we forget that children need to be exposed to new things over and over before they become comfortable and allow themselves to explore more deeply. We plan to offer this activity on several more occasions to allow the children to become more comfortable with the medium and the experience of having wet, gooey, paint covered fingers and hands.
So true! Thank you for making a classroom where children can be free and messy!
ReplyDeleteI love how you articulated your thought process for this experience, Nancy. So often we think- finger painting- fun. Or maybe even we add on the sensory piece. But there was so much more that went into your planning, and I love being able to have some insight into that. So thoughtful!
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