Tamariki develop understanding that trying out new things, exploring, playing with ideas and materials and collaborating with others are important and valued ways of learning - Te Whāriki

Exploring collage materials and a cool glue gun....

 Developing skill and confidence with art and craft processes

 Exploring and experimenting with collage materials – a mixture of new and recycled/repurposed materials

 Expressing feelings and ideas through three-dimensional art

 Learning how to use a glue gun – being responsible with ‘real tools’

 Being provided with long periods of uninterrupted time to be creative and expressive

Collaborative art....

 Sharing creative space, working with and alongside peers

 Developing fine motor skills

 Working on a larger scale

 Discussing ideas and thoughts together