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DAILY AGENDA
LIL' COMPTON EXPLORERS
LIL' COMPTON EXPLORERS
DATE
January 20, 2025
time
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
TBD
Little Compton, RI, USA
TODAY'S ACTIVITY
Impressions of Nature: Leaf & Stick Prints
Make stunning clay prints using leaves and sticks collected from the forest. Capture the textures and shapes of nature in your own artistic creations.
Adjust Activity by Age
Every child learns and grows at their own pace
2 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Encourage your child to press leaves and sticks into the clay to see the imprints.
Help them explore the textures of the materials they use.
ENGAGING Q'S
How does the leaf feel when you press it into the clay?
What patterns can you see on the clay?
3 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Invite your child to create a design using multiple materials.
Encourage them to describe the shapes they make with the prints.
ENGAGING Q'S
What shapes can you make with the stick and clay?
How does the leaf change when you press it into the clay?
4 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Ask your child to experiment with layering prints to create more complex designs.
Encourage them to predict how the clay will look when the prints are dry.
ENGAGING Q'S
How can you use different leaves to make your design?
What will your clay print look like when it’s dry?
5 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Challenge your child to create a clay print that tells a story about nature.
Encourage them to think about how each material adds to their design.
ENGAGING Q'S
What story can your clay print tell?
How do the different materials change the texture of your clay?
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