Creative Minds

Kid’s Corner

{Week 2: Art}

Activity: Daffodil by Briana

Theme: Blooming Days         Color: Purple

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Daily Opener:  

1. Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
2. Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
3. ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will learn how to make a daffodil by using simple materials.

Materials:

·         One white, green, and yellow construction paper

·         One cupcake liner

·         Picture of a daffodil

·         Scissors

·         Tape or glue

·         Pen

Directions:

1. Write the word “Daffodil” on the white piece of paper.  Discuss how to spell the word.  Discuss that a daffodil is a type of flower. 
2. Count how many petals are on the daffodil in the picture. 
3. Help your child draw the daffodil on the yellow piece of paper.
4. Help your child draw a stem and a few leaves on the green piece of paper.
5. Have your child cut out the flower, stem, and leaves, and assist when needed. 
6. Have your child tape or glue the flower, stem, and leaves onto the white paper.
7. For the finishing touch, tape or glue the cupcake liner in the center of the flower.
8. When finished, display the artwork on a wall in your home, so your child can show others his/her artwork!
9. Optional: After, take a walk outside to search for daffodils! 

10.  Learning Opportunity: 

1. Your child will learn the word “daffodil”
2. Your child will practice drawing and using scissors during the art lesson.
3. Your child will gain confidence while completing the activity. 

Read Aloud:  

Daffodil {By Briana}

{Inspired by Jack and Jill}

A daffodil went up the hill,

To sip some fresh water,

The daffodil got plenty to drink,

But then he began to sink,

The daffodil came down the hill,

To find its soil-rich home,

The daffodil pedaled real fast,

to find its family waiting for him at last!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone enjoyed the daffodil art lesson today.  He liked learning a new word, as he hasn’t seen a daffodil before.  He loved counting the petals and putting the cupcake liner on the flower.  He enjoyed hanging his very own artwork on the wall to show his parents.  This art lesson is a really fun way for your child to practice his/her fine motor skills. 

Materials

Drawing the Daffodil

Finished Daffodil!