Materials (coffee filters, markers, newspaper, scissors)
Round coffee filters are easiest for the younger children. Any shape works with older kids. Color with markers. Any shapes, any design, any amount. Plan to experiment with the first ones until the children can see how they turn out. When finished coloring, move the snowflakes onto newspaper and spray with water. The children can flick drops of water on them, ring a wet wash cloth over them, anything to get water onto the colored filters. They dry fast and are very sturdy-they don't fall apart. Fold at least three times, and then cut out shapes for the snowflake.
Hints
Put the black-brown and grays or muddy colors away. When working with younger children, an adult could cut out intricate shapes. Some younger children are happy with the results of their own cutting skills, but other children can be discouraged about their scissor skills. If the a child looks discouraged, ask them if they would like to show you where they want it cut.
***Class starts back this week - Call 770-3151 if interested -still a few spots left
