Do you ever set out random materials for you little ones to explore without having an end result in mind?
I do that quite often for Aiden.
I believe the process is more important than the product.
On this particular day, I set out a variety of brushes and sponges for Aiden. He enjoyed discovering each brush.
I have been collecting coffee creamer containers because I like the shape and figured I could eventually use them for a craft or activity.
I decided to paint them and roll them on paper. Aiden liked this idea as well.
I thought the prints looked like a monsters so I added eyes, legs, and arms.
Aiden decorated his as well.
Then, he decided to use his fingers to paint another piece of paper.
I really enjoy process oriented activities.
Just set out a few things to use and see what happens.
You work on fine motor skills, creativity, decision making, and observation skills just to name a few!
What will your little ones create when the focus is the process not the product?
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I love how the monsters evolved from random process art! They turned out so cute too!
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I especially love that you were creating process art alongside your son! My daughter recently discovered symmetry while playing with napkins and glitter glue: http://mamasmiles.com/symmetry-art-for-kids/
Thanks for sharing your post with Learning Laboratory!
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Wow – such a cool result (even though that was not your focus)!
I am always looking at things I am about to throw away – what could this become. My kids too are always digging through the recyclables!
It was totally unexpected. I think that makes it all the more fun!
I love it when there are no expectations involved and kids are able to simple explore. Great idea to use bottles are rollers.
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Me, too! Even when I have an idea of how something should turn out, my son thinks it should go some other way – which is completely fine with me.
What a cool, fun project! My kiddo would love it! Thanks for sharing at our Shine on Fridays party!
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Thanks, Amy! My son loves to paint. We try to play around with different things and see what happens.