Mix imagination and problem-solving, and make something new using various materials.
Make a Self Portrait
What makes you, YOU? We all look different, and that’s one things that makes each one of us unique. Make your own portrait as well as your family and friends!
This activity video is available from March 15, 2021 to April 18, 2021.
Engage with Eyes
Look at yourself in a mirror or take a picture. Observe and notice the shape, color, and size of different parts of your face.
Engage with Touch
Carefully touch your face (and wash your hands before and after!). What do you notice about shapes and textures of different parts of your face?
Engage with Conversations
Talk about different features of your face or other people’s.
Describe a face using just words and have someone draw what you described. Does the drawing look like what you imagined?
Activity Playbacks from Spring 2021
Make a Self Portrait
What makes you, YOU? We all look different, and that’s one things that makes each one of us unique. Make your own portrait as well as your family and friends!
Nature Rubbings
Go outside and collect things from nature, like leaves, rocks, and twigs. Nature rubbings provides a fun way for your child to explore textures, shapes, and patterns. This video introduces different ways to make nature rubbings!
Recycled Paper Collage
A collage is a work of art made by attaching pieces of different materials to something flat, like a piece of paper. All you need to make your own unique recycled paper collage are scissors (or just tear the paper!), glue (or tape), paper, magazines, junk mail, and any other flat materials you can find!
Need help gathering materials? Try the Materials Hunt!
More Activities to Try
Build the Tallest Structure Possible
Use recycled materials, art supplies, or other things you have to build a tower as tall as possible!
Imagine and Make a New Creature
Use recycled materials, art supplies, or other things you have to make a creature!
Mix different animals to make something new or think of your very own using your imagination.
