Children in Pre-k were shown some images of the work of Louise Nevelson in preparation for their next unit in sculpture and construction.
Children were told that Ms. Nevelson made choices about where she put her pieces to create her abstract art.
Thanks to the parents' donation of small items Ms. Cutelis was able to offer a wide variety of nick knacks for children to choose from.
Children were then given a meat tray (also donated by Murch families) and were expected to try out various arrangements or "compositions". After a few minutes of composing, Ms. Cutelis poured a substantial amount of glue on the tray and children were to place their favored items on the tray in whatever composition they chose.
Children enjoyed this activity tremendously. It allowed them to ask themselves what they liked or not liked instead of seeking for external validation from the teacher on what was "right" or "wrong". The following week children will paint their abstract work in one color as a way to unify everyone's work for display.
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