Mural for the Office

Our children have been commissioned to create a mural for the site director's office at the entrance for our school!  We feel honored to have been asked to create the task and the children are very excited as well.  At first we were unsure of what to create, but eventually were drawn to the idea of an ocean.  We wanted to incorporate different mediums into our piece so we began by first using tissue paper to collage.  The younger toddlers have been working on collage pieces in their classroom, so we thought they could bring some ideas to our children during afternoons where our classrooms combine.  The children REALLY enjoy glue!  We worked with the children to help them better understand the concept of collage, glue then stick down the paper and repeat.  This is a skill we are still working on.  After a few sessions of collaging, we decided to bring in paint.  The children helped pick the colors.  We used light blues, teals and purples to create the water.  During our first painting session the children used sponges.  We also used our hands and feathers during later sessions to add different effects.  The background for the mural is completed, but we are still working on adding more.  In the next few weeks we will be creating plants and coral to add more three dimensional effects to the piece.  We are also hoping to add some fish and other sea creatures to the mural.  Check out our work in progress as you drop off or pick up!