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DAILY AGENDA
LITTLE TWEETS
LITTLE TWEETS
DATE
March 12, 2025
time
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
NORMAN BIRD SANCTUARY
583 3rd Beach Road, Middletown, RI, USA
TODAY'S ACTIVITY
NATURE PAINT BRUSHES
Let’s craft paintbrushes from twigs, pine needles, and leaves! Back in the Studio Barn, children will use their handmade brushes to create unique art, discovering how nature’s tools can inspire creativity.
Adjust Activity by Age
Every child learns and grows at their own pace
2 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Let them pick twigs and leaves to use. Celebrate unique patterns and shapes.
ENGAGING Q'S
Which leaf makes the best brush? What colors do you see in nature?
3 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Encourage testing different brush types. Show how nature can inspire art.
ENGAGING Q'S
What happens when you use a pine needle brush? What patterns can you make with your brush?
4 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Discuss how different brushes make unique patterns. Encourage layering colors for texture.
ENGAGING Q'S
How do different brushes change your painting? How does your painting tell a story?
5 YEARS OLD
ENCOURAGEMENTS
Explore combining multiple brushes. Discuss the art process.
ENGAGING Q'S
Can you mix colors with different brushes? How does this brush feel different from others?
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