February: Pencil Colour Technique!

Research finds colouring stimulates creativity, improves focus and hand to eye coordination, and motor skills. Today the class went technical where our students were introduced to the three basics of pencil colouring techniques; ‘Pressure, ‘Different Strokes’ and ‘Layering’. Next they were given an outline of ‘Bunga Raya’ to practise the techniques they have learnt earlier.
Today’s exercise helps our students understand the basics of colouring, pressure shading and colour blending. This would better their colouring skills which would also increase their self-confidence and motivation.

Learning Outcome: Colouring Techniques, Self-Motivation, Creativity

February - Oranges!

Today we celebrated the uniqueness of multi-cultural Malaysia by understanding the significant of ‘Oranges’ during Chinese New Year. Orange or “Kam” (in Cantonese) represents ‘good luck’ and it is a customary for families to exchange oranges during family visits.

The class started with a briefing on 5 interesting facts on Oranges. Then, using just construction papers, our Bugs were asked to craft their own oranges. Once completed, they have to present their artwork to the class. Public speaking exercise is one of our continuous improvement where we aim to help our students to improve their self-confidence and to better their communication skills which would help them to express their creative works better through words.

Learning outcome: Knowledge on Chinese culture, orange is more than a colour or fruit, creativity, and an exercise in public speaking.

February – Lion Dance Mask

Gong Xi Fatt Cai!!  With Chinese New Year around the corner, we dived into the festive spirit by choosing a CNY theme to kick-off our first creative session for 2018!! Today, the bugs were introduced to the ancient, all-time favourite Chinese art of ‘Lion Dance’ enjoyed by the young and old.  It was an exercise in appreciation of an art form that is so typical and easily identifiable during all 15 days of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Aside from exploring the Chinese culture, calling attention to the noise that comes with the art, today’s exercise helped hand-eyes coordination, development of patience and learning focus on details.   They were also drawn to recognise colour, hue shape and the form of the lion’s mask.

Learning outcome: Introduction to Chinese Lion Dancing, the form of Lion dance mask, hand-eye coordination, patience, focus and dabble in colours.