Session 4

So, this session was a real turning point in our project as the children’s natural flair, talents and skills were clearly evident throughout the session.  We began with a quick re-cap on what was covered in the previous session and the children looked at and examined their “focus” photograph in order to draw their attention back to recreating their photo using various materials and skills.

During the week we received a package from Ruby which contained various paper types – patterned paper, tissue paper, wrapping paper, corrugated card etc.  The children looked at the different materials available to them – wool, paper, card, string, felt, marker, pencil, colours, paint and so on, and using their own imagination & interpretation of their photo, they tried to recreate their image focusing on texture, pattern, colour etc.  The children worked individually, in pairs and in larger groups to recreate their photograph.  They used the session as an opportunity to look for advice from their peers and from Ruby.

The session allowed for a lot of integration and linkage with a range of different subjects throughout the curriculum including;

• English – oral language development, writing, poetry etc.
• Maths – Shape & Space, pattern, number etc.
• Gaeilge – Mé Féin, Caitheamh Aimsire slr.
• SESE – My Locality, Myself & the Wider Community, Creating & Designing, Environmental Awareness & Care, Energy & Forces, Materials etc.
• SPHE- Myself & My Community.
• Music – Traditions in my area
• Arts – Creating & designing, Paint & Colour, Fabric & Fibre etc.