August - Malaysian Map!

Most Malaysians learn as young children about the 'Jalur Gemilang'(Malaysian Flag), but the 13 states and 3 federal territories that make up our beautiful country comes a bit later on. We start early at Krafteebug, so in addition to a great lesson in patriotism, from a practical stand point the sooner children are familiar with our 13 states the better.

This is done by the awareness and recognition of the shape of each state on the map, as well as the predominant colour they can be identified by. A quick lesson in geography, patriotism and art - win win!

Learning outcome: the map of Malaysia, instil patriotism and creativity.

July - Perspective!

Perspective drawing is a way of showing space, depth and distance in art. To understand the lesson better, the class was in the outdoors to view and observe real subject matters, observing size comparison between two cars, trees and row of houses.

The class had a fair understanding and response to the subject. This was seen as they transferred their new-found knowledge onto their drawings. Some expressed their understanding of perspective in trees and buildings while others expressed in sketches of a line-up of their favourite themes.

Learning outcome: Introduction to perspective and drawing, landscape art and creativity.

July - Cubism

Cubism was an art movement pioneered by art legends, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque. In Cubism, artists began to look at subjects in new ways in an effort to depict three-dimensions on a flat canvas.

Today, our Bugs were introduced to the art of Cubism. The class emphasised on geometrical patterns, combination of bright and vivid colours and techniques in ‘colouring within the lines’. 

Introducing muti-art styling at a young age opens the door to creativity, provides a new set of knowledge and skills for self-expression.

The end result was a kaleidoscope of colours and impressive maiden attempt that can only be credited to the young and uninitiated

Learning outcome: Introduction to Cubism, Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, art style and creativity

July - Prop Art

Fun Photo stick props was this week’s theme! Using card, markers, masking tape and wooden chopsticks, our Bugs were tasked to create not one, but TWO photo stick props!! They had lots of fun cruising through the process; idea searching, sketching, colouring, cutting and pasting. The end-results were off the charts!

Learning outcome: Promotes innovation and creativity, develop fine motor skills, encourages originality and self-expression and FUN ! FUN! FUN!.

July - Hot Air Balloon

Hot Air Balloon: Collage - the technique in art production to visually assemble different forms to create a new whole. The subject matter chosen was 'colourful hot air balloon'. Our Bugs were tasked to decorate and design their hot air balloon with the coloured papers given, using 'cut and paste' method.

There are many benefits to the cut and paste activity, including independent movements of each finger, strengthens hand muscles, bilateral coordination skills (two-handed coordination), Visual motor skills (eye-hand coordination), Visual perceptual tasks (directional), Focus and attention. It is also a good activity to build and improve patience in our Bugs.

Learning Outcome: what is collage, precision, neatness, play of colours and completeness of end product, motor skills

June - Forky

Anticipating the latest Toy Story franchise, today the class created their version of Forky; using the same materials as Bonnie in the kindergarten scene (‘spork’, googly eyes, pipe cleaners, ice cream sticks and clay). Class started with a short introduction to Forky from the Toy Story 4’s movie trailer.

Next, without guide or instructions, they had to recreate and improvise Forky using the materials given.

Today’s activity encouraged the process and idea of replicating a cartoon character, creatively improvising a subject matter and promoting ‘make instead of buy’.

Learning outcome: Puppet/ Toy making, Recycling, Problem Solving (model making) and Creativity

June - Dream Catcher

The Dream Catcher was the Bugs' project this week.

Portrayed as the symbol to 'catch' and a hold on to your dreams, the wire and colourful rope craft can double up to catch the sun's rays in your window or as a hanging mobile in the home.

Our bugs were guided through the process of first making a frame of their choice. Thereafter they were shown how to secure lengths of various coloured knitting wool on to the frame, weaving them into a kaleidoscope of colours with a peek-a-boo effect.

Learning outcome: Dream catcher- its symbol and use, working and experimenting new materials; wire frames, shapes and sizes, securing lengths of wools, and the weaving process, and knowing the centre of gravity and balance