BH Beginnings Art Walk Profile

Art Walk cont'd Simple sticks had been transformed into masterpieces by decorating them with ribbon, bells and feathers. A large colourfully painted branch was the centerpiece for the sticks decorative which were display­ ed in bright vases.

Also surrounding the raised garden beds were many assorted clay and plasticine creations.

creative story behind their work. They took the time to read each child's thoughts - not just their own daughter's.

Families had an opportunity to have a light refreshment and converse with other families. We kept a large grassy section open for the children to run their energy off. Soccer balls, frisbees and a climber were popular. The girls also showed their family and friends their secret hiding spot through the bushes. I can remember hearing laughter and conversation and most of all seeing the bright smiling faces of everyone there. Upon reflection, I think I was most impressed that when I looked around, I was very hard pressed to find anyone on their mobile devices. Everyone was living in the moment!

In true Reggio Emilia form, the next day we reflected with the children what their thoughts were about the art gallery.

Below are some comments:

Recycled birdhouses made from plastic bottles hung in the trees. The girls spent time discussing what they knew of birds before they began creating. They chose colourful acrylic paint and decorated plastic bottles in a manner they thought would attract birds.

"I liked to eat. The painted pictures - the pink flower pictures on the fence." - Charlie "Looking at pictures with my mom and dad." - Mckenna "When my Uncle Nick came. I liked my art." - Emilia

The children took the responsibility of walking their families through the pathway and describing the various art projects very ,s,eriously. Many parents commented they had no idea a young child could create like this, not to mention have such a

Simone Penner is the Director of BH Beginnings Child Care Centre which is located in Ba/moral Hall School. BH is an independent school for girls aged 2 years old to grade 12.

The child care center is influenced by the Reggio Emilia philosophy.

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