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It started with a "Dot" - 4 Year Old Class

The children were given one piece of white construction paper, with a rectangular foam sheet glued on top, and... a “dot”.

“What are we supposed to draw?” multiple children

“Absolutely anything you feel like drawing.” teacher

We, the teachers, were curious to see how each child would respond to the concept.






Once the children started, each child's vision expanded. Some incorporated the dot into their drawings, while others ignored the dot completely.






 
“When I turn the paper around, you can see the orange, but the black disappears.” Charlie

 


“It looks like a whale, not a shark and its baby” Tiffany




“It's a dad spider and a baby spider.” Iris


“I did a smile through his eyes.” Magnus

 
 

Until next time :)

Barbi


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