Project outline
The Selfish Giant
Measure up a new project
Mini topic
Stepping stones
Materials for fine motor skills
Help the children to make colourful angel prints this Christmas.
Planned learning intention
Creative development
Resources
Poster paint in various colours potatoes A4 white card shallow trays sequins pipe cleaners
Step by step
* Gather the children in a small group and talk to them about the significance of angels at Christmas time. Share the story of the Angel Gabriel telling Mary God's news.
* Explain to the children that everyone is going to make a picture of an angel.
* Invite them to dip a potato cut in half into one of the different skin-coloured paints and print it on to the middle of a sheet of white A4 card to represent the angel's head.
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