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Pat Johnson is the pre-school supervisor at Woodham Burn Pre-school Learning Centre, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham. She spoke to Jean Evans. Our pre-school art gallery

Our pre-school art gallery

Our art gallery is helping our children to have a sense of belonging as they settle into our new premises.

Planned learning intentions

To develop self-esteem

To have a sense of belonging

To express and communicate ideas, thoughts and feelings

Resources

Bright frieze paper; contrasting coloured border and backing paper; a wide selection of mark-making tools and materials

Step by step

* Back a low display board with brightly coloured paper and create a contrasting border.

* Gather the children together at the end of a session and invite them to take turns to show the paintings and drawings they have created.

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