Kathy's Family Day Care

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Episode 2: Dinosaur Transformation Project 🦕🎨

Our dinosaur project continued as children enthusiastically transformed their large handmade dinosaur sculpture through collaborative painting and creative expression. Using vibrant green tones over the textured recycled structure, the children explored colour layering, brush control, imagination, and teamwork while proudly contributing to a shared group creation.

➡️ Painting collaboratively on a large-scale dinosaur sculpture
➡️ Exploring colour mixing, texture, and layered painting techniques
➡️ Strengthening fine motor skills through controlled brush movements
➡️ Encouraging creativity, confidence, and imaginative thinking
➡️ Supporting turn-taking, teamwork, and shared decision-making
➡️ Using recycled materials to promote sustainability and creative reuse
➡️ Extending conversations about dinosaurs, nature, and prehistoric life

Pedagogy:
Reggio Emilia-inspired collaborative project work, sensory exploration, open-ended creativity, and sustainable practices through recycled materials.

🌿 A beautiful day of play, creativity, music, sensory exploration, and hands-on learning at Kathy’s Family Daycare ✨

From nature play and playdough invitations to painting, construction, music, and sensory experiences, our little learners explored, created, discovered, and had so much fun in a warm and nurturing environment 💛

📍Madeley
🌱 Reggio Emilia inspired
👶 Small group care
✨ Limited spots available