Collage and block play offer children unstructured opportunity for creative expression.

See and learn:

• Materials used in collage from tubing to specific types of glue.
• Many different types of collage, from wood based materials to mobiles.
• How block play brings out the architect in a child as they experience symmetry and balance.
• How to set up an area for block play in the classroom so children can enter and exit safely.
• The advantages of different sized blocks. Samples of sticks , wheels, and beads available from recycling centers.
• How scaffolding can occur in art activities; the teacher encourages the child to go beyond what the child would do on his or her own.

29 minutes.
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Teaching Guide

The Visual Arts Workbook (PDF Format)