Nursery World - Dream time

The art of Australian Aborigines can be the basis of an ideal early years project, as suggested in activities by Anne O'Connor Adult-led activities

Adult-led activities

Animal art

With its symbolic telling of stories, its detailed emphasis on pattern and the predominance of animal images, Aboriginal art naturally appeals to children, and it provides practitioners with an excellent opportunity to explore the work of contemporary artists.

Key learning intentions

Express and communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings towards art work Explore colour, texture, shape and form in two or three dimensions Adult:child ratio 1:6

Resources

*Nursery World poster *various surfaces on which to paint and draw including paper in various sizes and shades (including black) *used card in varying thicknesses and textures *recycled materials (including wood and board) *textured fabric such as hessian *large stones and pebbles *paint in varying thicknesses *pens, pencils, charcoal and pastels *rulers and sticks *magnifying glasses Preparation

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