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Art & Music

August 29, 2019 By Renata Solan

Garden Photography: Simple Techniques Enhance Observation Skills and Artistry

Taking photos of pretty flowers is fun, but there’s so much more that a photo can convey besides “pretty.” The best photographs instantly evoke a mood or feeling, or even call to mind a memory. The prevalence of digital and cell phone cameras has made it easy to take hundreds of “snapshots” in a short time; however, you can invite young photographers to dig a little deeper into the realms of artistry, technical skill, and communication via photos. View Resource »

Filed Under: Activities, Art & Music, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities

June 13, 2019 By Renata Solan

Make Your Own Seed Paper

This crafty project will result in a beautiful, one-of-a-kind seed paper that kids can plant in the ground or in a container. Students can get creative with seed mixes or plant a patch of a single kind of plant. View Resource»

Filed Under: Activities, Art & Music, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities

March 7, 2018 By Renata Solan

Farm to ECE Interest Areas for Young Children

This informational brief features Farm to ECE activities organized by interest area so you can mix and match to meet your program needs and children’s interests. ​​Includes farm to ECE story time, dramatic play, and outdoor investigation ideas. This resource is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation of Battle Creek, Michigan. View Resource »

Filed Under: Activities, Art & Music, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Early Care & Education

June 27, 2017 By Renata Solan

DIY Instruments on Pinterest

When it comes to building musical instruments for the garden, you can start with what you have laying around. But how do you turn scraps into music? As always, Pinterest is a great resource for creative and innovative projects. Browsing photos of outdoor instruments will lead to your own symphony of ideas! View Resource »

Filed Under: Art & Music, Building Projects, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Musical Instruments

June 27, 2017 By Renata Solan

Homemade Musical Instruments

From xylophones to sensory shakers to trash can steel drums, this blog post is full of incredible ideas. Some can be made in a single lesson while others take more planning. With such an extensive list of suggestions, students can make music with almost any available material! View Resource »

Filed Under: Art & Music, Building Projects, Curricula, Lessons, & Activities, Musical Instruments

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