Today's idea: Tree Faces!
North Carolina abounds with natural clay! Clay is a ready material that our children can use to create all sorts of art work, including Tree Faces!
Tree Faces can be as simple or as elaborate as individual children are up for.
The first step is to find a spot nearby, which for most of us is our own yards(!) that is rich in natural clay AND that we're ok about having our youngsters dig up.
Once you have found your clay spot, it's time to grab a trowel so your youngster can do a little digging. Youngsters can put the clay they dig-up into a small bucket. If their clay is on the dry-side, they can mix-in just a LITTLE water, but definitely not much - the goal is to keep the clay moldable - just elastic enough for them to work with.
Next up is choosing that just-right-tree. And the rest is all about children and their imaginations! Some children are fully absorbed and eager to just stick to the clay. Others can't wait to add other natural elements like leaves, flower petals, small stones, seed pods and more.
No two Tree Faces are ever alike and we would so love to see your creations! Text or email pics to the LO phone or to our email!
North Carolina abounds with natural clay! Clay is a ready material that our children can use to create all sorts of art work, including Tree Faces!
Tree Faces can be as simple or as elaborate as individual children are up for.
The first step is to find a spot nearby, which for most of us is our own yards(!) that is rich in natural clay AND that we're ok about having our youngsters dig up.
Once you have found your clay spot, it's time to grab a trowel so your youngster can do a little digging. Youngsters can put the clay they dig-up into a small bucket. If their clay is on the dry-side, they can mix-in just a LITTLE water, but definitely not much - the goal is to keep the clay moldable - just elastic enough for them to work with.
Next up is choosing that just-right-tree. And the rest is all about children and their imaginations! Some children are fully absorbed and eager to just stick to the clay. Others can't wait to add other natural elements like leaves, flower petals, small stones, seed pods and more.
No two Tree Faces are ever alike and we would so love to see your creations! Text or email pics to the LO phone or to our email!
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