We have worked for a few weeks now to create these likenesses of ourselves, and celebrate all the wonderful ways that we are individually different.
The first step in this project was to look at the "Shades of People," to understand that people aren't really different colors like red, blue, or green... but that we are different shades. We each started with a blank body cutout, and a palate of brown, white, red, and yellow paint.
The children were challenged to mix the colors with brown to find the shade that matched their own skin color.
The following week, we looked at each other's faces. While we all have eyes, noses, and hair, our individual features are very different. We selected eye colors and sizes from blue, green, and brown buttons. The children decided if they wanted to add noses or mouths from the art materials. They also selected hair from yellow, brown, tan, or black yarn.
The final week we cut out clothes from colored paper. We designed our own outfits. Everyone enjoys different colors and styles.
This is the culmination of our month-long study of "Self." Each child has a poster with their art and interests surrounding our Parent Board. Truly, there is MUCH to appreciate about each child, and how much each child brings to Harmony's House.
