The girls and I spent this chilly holiday at home, making art. We talked a bit about Dr. King and , particularly, his peaceful, nonviolent methods of protest. Afterward, I invited the girls to use the computer to type out their feelings about Dr. King and the things he accomplished. They cut out their thoughts and pasted them onto a painting that they had created especially for this project. They were so proud of the results! I think the project also really encouraged them to think more about the importance of the day and the man. When the girls argued later in the night and Indigo shoved Willow, she wailed "I sorry I didn't use peace!!"
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| Later, we made peace sign paper plates, an idea I found here: http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2010/09/toddler-art-groovy-peace-signs.html . Willow is obsessed with hearts and peace signs these days. I remember the little girl who came to our little art class also drew peace signs on everything when she was about this age. There must be something very appealing about drawing symbols around this time. |
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