Grapes as a symbol of autumn is very important theme 
for work with preschool kids. The process of making
children’s art works with grape is very simple,
even for younger preschoolers. Grapes can be
represented in different ways, different materials
and various art techniques. Continue reading »
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Formation of plastic material (dough, clay, paperclay etc.) 
has a significant place in children’s creativity.
Unlike paintings and drawings, sculptural form has
three dimensions in space. The child is experiencing
great pleasure when his fingers can change the shape
of the material, which is also developing
imagination and creativity. This leads to interesting animals,
human figures and various other items. These activities also
contribute to the development of fine motor hand skills
(hand muscle development). Here’s an interesting way
for children of all ages, even children and older day care groups,
to transformate dough into a hedgehog.
Modelling clay is one of the kids favorite materials for forming.
As every clay-based material, it has great possibilities
for modeling; you can roll, stretch it, make small balls
and rollers – just let your imagination run wild.
Other important thing is that clay forces kids to think
about structures, shapes and forms. In this article we will
introduce you to one of the nice features for working with modelling clay.
In accordance with the current time of year,
we suggest that children make a flower of modelling clay.