Month: August 2017

Exploring Light With Children- Shadow Puppets

I could lecture my students about light and shadow, how shadows are made, about silhouette and shape, teach them about the difference between translucent and opaque … but I believe that hands-on learning is the best way for a child to fully grasp a mysterious concept like light.  So we put […]

Figment Creative Tinkering Boxes- Exploring Loose Parts

In my Figment Creative Labs art classes, we explore a lot of different materials and do a lot of exploratory play.  I often offer the kids a selection of loose parts to inspire creativity or as an invitation to play or create.  This could lead to them building something, or […]