Shape Collage

Wednesday (10/08/2011)

a) Flashcards
• Recapped of words learnt.

b) Shapes
• We talked about shapes that we see and play everyday. Circle, square, rectangle, star, heart, oval and etc.
• I drew a circle and we thought of as many things which are similar to circle. Donuts, face, body, eye, football, racquet etc.
• A rectangle could represent a basketball net hoop or a stadium or a house.

c) Shape Collage.
• I introduced sharpening colour pencils. Then we took the output and made into circle shapes. It wasn’t easy as some sharpeners were not of good quality neither some pencils are not of better quality too.
• Thus, I showed them the proper way to sharpen. I guided more of the 5-year old kids.
• Some kids formed a ball, some as kids’ face playing at the playground, some as the sun, some preferred to break the output into squares. As glue didn’t help that much, we used double sided tape. Tomorrow the kids will use different materials such as thread or ribbon for other shape collage. This art craft needs tedious work, patience and good motor skill.

d) Bottled Rockets.
 It was Weei Xiang’s idea who mentioned that we would like to make Bottled Rockets. The other kids immediately agreed. This was due to the 6-year old class’s influence as they were learning about space.
 For this activity, each kid has to bring 2 empty bottles of 1.5 litres . At the moment, I have to guide the kids individually for the making as the pasting and cutting is rather tedious. I also get a few 6-year olds to be my assistants. We would only launch those bottled rockets onced everyone has brought and made. However, the latest date might be in 2 weeks’ time.