Invitation to Paint Claude Monet's 3-D Water Lilies

This week is artist week! We learned about the French painter and key figure of the Impressionist movement that transformed painting in the second half of the 19th century.

We read these books about Claude Monet. The Magical Garden of Claude Monet, Linnea in Monet's Garden, Katie and the Water Lily Pond, Claude Monet, and A Picnic with Monet as well as showing images of his artwork. In our tuff tray we placed Colorations paint in different shades similar to his paintings + paint brushes. On a poster paper we hot glued lily pads & white flowers. We invited the children to paint in 3-D.

When young children create visual art, they explore and experiment with the properties of materials. Adding a third dimension of physical space allows them to explore design properties in new ways, as three-dimensional materials enable children to design with length, width, and depth. Working in three dimensions provides new challenges and offers a wealth of benefits for young children, fostering creativity, fine motor skills, and cognitive development. It encourages them to explore shapes, sizes, and textures in a tactile way, stimulating their imagination and problem-solving abilities. This process also allows for self-expression and emotional release, promoting confidence and a positive sense of self.