Making rainbow fish collages in preschool

The kindergarten children from this class have been reading the book “The Rainbow Fish” by Marcus Pfister and today they made their very own rainbow fish collages…

The teacher set out a basket of tissue paper squares and some aluminum foil to add a little bit of shimmer…

Each child took their own approach towards making a rainbow fish collage…

Some of the children chose to use glue bottles and other children chose to use glue sticks…

Some of the children preferred to create alone and others liked to pair up and collaborate…

Some of the children scrunched the tissue paper and others preferred to leave theirs smooth and flat…

Some of the children preferred using more tissue paper and others preferred more foil…

I didn’t notice this on my own but this little boy pointed out to me how he chose to add four of each color of tissue paper on his fish…

After the children finished designing their rainbow fish collages, they placed them on the drying rack…

I can always tell when I go into a classroom where the children are used to making decisions, getting their own supplies, or using their own creative ideas. As the children in this class made their fish, they talked and laughed with each other and moved about from table to table to get their own supplies. I loved seeing how relaxed the children were and how they were very comfortable and confident creating their fish collage in their own way. Although the children were constantly talking and moving about, they continued to stay on task.The children in the classroom are definitely confident thinkers and doers!

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Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

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With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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