March 2025
“HIPPITY HOP IT’S A BOX BUNNY “
To provoke the children’s creativity, the table was covered in wonderful resources such as our Loose Parts and including (of course) an all-time favourite; boxes and cardboard.
A seven year old child tells me, “I am going to make a bunny trap.” This inspired several other children to make bunnies using boxes. As a way to slow down the process, I reminded the children to have a plan before starting to use the materials.DM and IW put their heads together to create a unique bunny that can also double as a mask or television as she held it to her face. QS, who has been talking about Easter; created a bunny from a cereal box adding sequins felt, string and her own creative design.
The Reggio philosophy sees Art as a crucial language for children to express themselves. We prefer to put out recyclables and Loose Parts as a resource to create unique art pieces as opposed to preconceived cut outs. The children then express their visions, thoughts and representations as we document the process.
Cristy Kuokkanen, Early Childhood Educator (Otherwise Approved)
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