Observing and Drawing Daffodils
Observing closely and drawing what you see is a wonderful activity for encouraging children to notice the finer details of everyday objects. We decided to bring in one of our freshly blossomed daffodils to serve as the inspiration for our drawings.
The girls started out by taking some time to explore the daffodil with a magnifying glass—noticing the lines, shapes, textures and patterns of the flower. Next, using a fine-point, black permanent marker, the girls sketched what they saw. They finished by adding a wash of color over their drawings.
Mariah
Founder at Playful Learning
Mariah Bruehl is a parent, educator, entrepreneur, and author of the book Playful Learning: Develop Your Child’s Sense of Joy and Wonder (Shambhala Publications, 2011). In 2008 Mariah brought her expertise online, creating the Parents’ Choice Gold Medal award-winning Web site Playful Learning. In 2011 she launched the Playful Learning Ecademy, which takes virtual-learning experiences to a new level by incorporating the best practices in education with engaging hands-on lessons, bringing parents and children together from all over the world into a unique, creative community environment.
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