Creative Minds

Kid’s Corner

{Week 2: Art}

Activity: Starfish by Briana

Theme: Summer Days         Color: Yellow

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

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 starfish by using simple materials.

Materials:

·         One white and blue construction paper

·         Brown Rice

·         Glue

·         Scissors

·         Q-tip

·         Pen

Directions:

1. Discuss the word “starfish” with your child.  Explain how to spell the word and where you can find a starfish. 
2. Help your child draw a starfish on the white piece of paper.
3. Have your child cut out the starfish and assist when needed. 
4. Place some glue on the starfish and you can spread it with a q-tip to cover the surface evenly.
5. Have your child place the rice on the starfish.  Be sure to press firmly so the rice will stick to the glue.  Allow to dry for a few minutes. 
6. Once it is dry, shake the excess rice off, to reveal the beautiful starfish!
7. When finished, display the artwork on a wall in your home, so your child can show others his/her artwork! 

8.  Learning Opportunity: 

1. Your child will learn the word “starfish”
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:  

Starfish {By Briana}

Sally the Starfish lives in the sea, 

Sally the Starfish is as happy as can be,

Sally the Starfish swims real fast,

She swims up and down and to the top at last,

Sally the Starfish loves the water,

Especially on summer days when the weather is hotter,

Sally the Starfish is ready for bed,

She nestles in the sand where she can rest her little head.

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

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone had a great time making the starfish today.  He loved placing the rice on the starfish.  He loved saying the word “starfish” and he can’t wait to see one in real life!  He thought the texture of the brown rice on the starfish was really neat.  Overall, this is a great art activity to kick off the summer days!

Materials