Through March and April the focus has been on
developing children's mark-making skills (the
precursor to writing), making particular use of
outdoor mark-making opportunities.   The children
enjoyed using a wide variety of mediums and surfaces
to make their marks on, a few of which are shown
here.  
Inspired by a
video of Holton
Rower artists
making a 'tall
painting we
made our own
mini version
paint poured on
to a small
wooden block
secured on to a
canvas.
Practising the fine motor skills and
hand-eye co-ordination required
for writing.
Lipstick on the bendy
mirror
Ice painting
Lipstick on the bendy
mirror
Sand mousse (sand &
baby bath)
Easter Chicks made with string,
glue, paint, pom poms and
feathers
mark-making