Week of the Young Child

I was lucky enough to be asked to work with several preschools, kindergartens, first and second grades during The Week of the Young Child-(thanks to The Arts Alliance of Northern NH) which was in April. I ended up visiting 11 sites! An amazingly busy week, but with wonderful moments and results.

In the images here, you will see different children engaging in my "Making Art With Nature" workshop. Each session began with a wonderful story I recommend, Once There was a Tree. Next we brainstormed animals and insects that might live right outside and shared some sample natural materials. Then we went outside where children created sculptures that would invite local inhabitants to visit.

The idea is simple: invite children and their teachers to engage with their immediate landscape.