"C" is for "Colorful Cotton"

First . . . the children used a paintbrush and white glue to make a large "C" on a half-sheet of construction paper, then tore small pieces of cotton batting and attached them to the glue. (Tearing batting, as opposed to using cotton balls, was just an extra way to work on those ever-important fine-motor skills.)

Next . . . they used dot markers to add a little more color to their letters.

Finally . . . we strung them on our clothesline for a fun and bright classroom display :)

"M" is for Marble Painting

A cookie sheet, marbles, and paint made for a fun process the children were eager to explore . . .

I think almost everyone made at least two paintings, and some enthusiastic participants made even more than that!

Mural Close-Ups

. . . are finally here!

"R" is for "reef" -- on the sandy, sponge-painted ocean floor.

The children cut  and placed the seaweed themselves, too.

Colorful jellyfish floating by.

Our abstract cardboard fish incorporate scraps from a marble painting project earlier in the year, as well as weaving. (They were inspired by these.)

Cute cardboard squid, as seen previously in-process.

Is that a handprint I spy? :)

"D" is for Doodles on Doilies

Say that three times fast ;)

Fun vocabulary, simple materials, and a sweet display make this project a keeper!