I am requesting art trays, collage materials, a tape and paper center, art storage containers and contact paper to encourage open-ended art in my classroom. Open-ended art allows children relax, focus, feel successful, and can express their feelings, rather than focusing on recreating something a teacher made.
"If I could say it in words, there would be no reason to paint."
Our centers are themed based every six weeks. I would love to provide my students with wooden tape dispensers with a safe plastic cutting edge center, so students can help themselves and create magnificent art work.
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