March - My Desktop Organizers

 AND you thought toilet and kitchen roll inserts are discards, and at best for the recycle dump?

WAIT....see how the Bugs have fashioned them into functional  organizers for desks, table and counter tops....each carrying a personal statement of themselves.

This week's lesson was on recyclables and their unlimited potential in art and use at home.

Taking on the safe and unassuming toilet and kitchen roll inserts, the Bugs were shown how with a touch of paint, imagination and focus on utility, can inject life and purpose into the  inconspicuous discard to take individual pride of place in the home.

Learning Outcome: Recyclables and their revived functions, desk and counter top organisers, shapes and sizes,  and creativity with colours

March - Malayan Tapir

The Malayan Tiger is our "gem", but we have another that we, Malaysians are proud of – the Malayan Tapir.  Today we discussed the five interesting facts of this unique animal; our small contribution in bringing awareness to how the soon-to-be extinct animal needs attention. We want to ensure that the Tapir does not just disappear from the face of the earth or from our consciousness.

The class started with a brief on the 5 facts, continuing into a step-by-step guide to draw a tapir. Next, to further emphasise the subject and our student’s creativity, focus and patience were put to the test.  They were required to complete a black and white collage of a Tapir.

Learning outcome: Awareness and Knowledge of Animal extinction and the Malayan Tapir, Creativity, Sensory, Imagination, Fun and Fine motor skills.

February - Sunset Painting

"I dream my painting and then paint my dream" V.Van Gogh

Today we explored painting! The class started with explaining the basic tools of painting; starting with painting brush, palette, colours and the use of water. Next, we delved into the technical by introducing the basic paint strokes. With the knowledge gained, our Bugs were guided to create a sunset painting.

Learning Outcome: Basic knowledge and techniques on water colour painting, mixing of colours, sunset painting.

February - Name Art

2019 kicked-off with a subject matter that is very dear to our students; their ‘name’!

Today's activity is to acknowledge the child's need to express individuality and personality, a sense of pride and achievement and to showcase their creative preferences in colours, style and form.

Learning outcome: Expression of Individuality and personality, Creativity exercise and sense of pride and accomplishment

October - Bubbly BUBBLES!!

Blowing bubbles, an age old playtime joy is fun, but more fun is in the making of your very own implement! So in line with celebrating the end of Kraftee Bug classes for calendar year 2018, what better creative activity than to involve the Bugs in the celebratory mood .....design your very own coloured straw implement and enjoy the moment!

Learning Outcome: Bubble blowing, working with straws, individual creativity and loads of fun Happy holidays Bugs! See you in 2019... taller, brighter, more questioning and creative! Thank you all for enriching our learning experience with you

 

October - Warm and Cool Colours

Colour is one of the most important aspects in design as it creates mood, evokes memories, expresses feelings and even relieves stress. Today we delved deeper into the world of colours by learning the ‘warm and cool’ colours. Class started with a brief discussion on the meaning and the comparison between the two tones. With the knowledge gained, our Bugs were tasked to arrange pencil colours according to the two groups of warm and cool colours.

Next, using oil pastel, the class was instructed to choose their colours and create their own warm and cool colours table.

Learning Outcome: the knowledge of warm and cool colours, Classifying Colours, oil pastel techniques and organizing information in Tables.

October - My Gift Box

There are many ways to nurture creativity in kids. One is definitely to encourage them to ‘make’ instead of 'buy'. Today, our creative journey takes us to creating a pyramid gift box out of just paper. What better way to impress gift giving than the pride that goes into making your own gift box for the small contents of sweets, chocolates or even an eraser....There you go - time fillers to make as many of these to give away or even as decorative pieces

Learning Outcome: Make with care and love; Simplicity in creativity; an effective and creative use of paper