Curriculum Impact Tag: Art & Design

The children used paint to mark make in response to music.

We have been investigating colour and how  they are created. We have learned about primary, secondary and tertiary colours. 

The children explored painting using natural objects.

Some new wigs and glasses have refreshed our dressing up basket this week!

Did you know that a tiger’s yawn smells like popcorn?

Today in English, the children completed research on tigers as we work towards writing non-chronological reports next week. After completing their research using our Chromebooks, the children presented their fun facts using (handmade)…

Year 1- Painting 

We have been very busy in Year 1 this afternoon. We have been developing different brushstrokes and learning the dip,dip,dab method when applying paint. We made different marks with the primary colours- circles,dots and large ‘c’ shapes. 

The children created their own design by drawing around 3D shapes and then they painted each section using primary colours.

Y2 enjoyed drawing their own shape picture and painting using primary colours.

After reading the story of ‘The Three Little Pig's’ Rosie used the lightbox to make her own house.  We love the colours that shine through on the box. 

Year 1- Painting 

We have been learning about the different parts of a paintbrush in art today. We have been gluing the different pieces of paper into our sketchbooks ready to paint. 

We have been exploring patterns and repeats.  Using stones and pebbles we made some firework patterns, carefully following lines, developing their visual accuracy and fine motor skills.  

As part of our Communication and Language work, we have been reading the book Home by Carson Ellis.  The children have been building different homes within the nursery provision.  They have produced some fantastic creations.