When we think of Art, we often think of the Masters: Renoir, Monet, Picasso. However, each of us have a little artist inside – an artist which we often give free reign when we are young. I have many little artists in my kindergarten class. They love it when the paints come out – whether the paint is tempura or watercolour. The children had experimented making paper with the ECE and, instead of them taking the rough paper home unmarked, I thought they could paint on it with watercolours. Once the paint had dried, I mounted the artwork on some yellow card:
I liked how the yellow showed up the colours of their painting. With pleasure, I placed the paintings inside the frames:
I was pleased with the result. I helped the children gift wrap their work in tissue paper and they carried it home to give to their moms for Mother’s Day. I am sure this Kindergarten Art will grace many tables for years to come. And serve as a reminder to the children that they all have a little of the artist in them.
Do you allow your inner artist reign to create?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
(This post was inspired by the WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge: Work of Art)
Some great pictures there and the frame make them all look extra special Colline 😀
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They are beautiful!
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Thank you. The mothers I spoke to loved them 🙂
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That’s great art. Every child has a genius for making art. Parents will be glad to see them
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I think they did. And I am sure they will become a treasures keepsake.
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My youngest is finishing up Kindergarten 😉 He loves art and I think of this topic often. Great gift!
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Kindergarten is a wonderful time for their to discover their creativity through different art mediums.
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What a fantastic idea for your students …. and their Moms and families for years to come!!
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It is something that both moms and their child can be proud of. I saw many carry their work with pride when they went to put the gift in their backpacks the Friday before Mother’s Day.
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These are precious work of art, Colline! How wonderful to have them framed for Mother’s Day!
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I am hoping that these will be among the treasures that the moms keep of heir child’s school years.
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That is cool. The frames just make the pop right out at ya. Some happy mom to be sure.
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I agree with you. The frames do make a big difference to the presentation. The children were so proud of their work.
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They sure do 🙂 A lovely post!
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Than you Paula.
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What a beautiful idea. I agree, art is where you find it! It may not be a Monet, but it still carries the essence of the creator.
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And what I love best about children’s art, you can see their development in creativity as they mature.
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That must be a rewarding experience. To watch their art as their imaginations mature.
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It is. When I look at my own children’s work, I can definitely see their growth.
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This is awesome! Each and every one had a masterpiece to give to their mothers!
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And we had such fun creating them 🙂
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What a precious gift for Mother’s Day! They look amazing! I have a few from my grandkids that I treasure! 🙂
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You have sparked an idea. Next time I will give the children the option to create another piece, if they wish, for their grandmother.
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🙂
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The children must have been very proud of their job. They are lovely especially after framing.
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I am sure they gave it to their moms with pride 🙂
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Masters start somewhere – who’s to say that one of these youngsters won’t go on to be the next great artist! Heart warming shots and post 🙂
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Among these young artists, I am sure there will be one who will continue to create beauty.
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What a great idea. Next year I’m teaching art to one kindergarten class for 1 hour a week. I’ve put this into Pinterest for future reference.
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Your class will love doing this activity – mine certainly did.
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