As I observed this week I thought the fuse beads was the most interesting activity the children did. There was three boys and two girls at the table when I arrived. Some children followed the color patterns but others didn't through creating their own color patterns. The object of this activity was to place the very small fuse beads onto the smaller circular balls which fit into the pattern shaped object. The shapes were stars, flowers, butterflies, spiders and apples. Two children were very aware of the fuse beads that weren't shaped properly because it wouldn't fit on the pattern shaped object. One child said, "Look her shirt looks like a fuse bead shirt." The teacher looked and said, "Your right, that's a good observation, it does look like fuse beads on her shirt." Her shirt had dots with a flower pattern on it and she was creating a flower shaped object with the fuse beads. The teacher reminded them that it takes time and be careful not to hit your tray because it would cause the fuse beads to fall off. After the children finished creating with the fuse beads the teacher iron the pattern on wax paper which melted the fuse beads and the children kept the shape object they created. I thought that I was very great of the teacher not to discourage the creativity of the children who didn't decide to follow the color pattern on the shaped object.
The developmental skills the children were using in this activity was creativity, eye hand coordination, cognitive skills, small motor skills, communiction skills, and patience.
As the teacher I would plan a jewelry activity to further the development of the children. I would add jewelry materials like yarn, clips glue to assist them. If the children don't want to particaipate that would be acceptable also.
Wow, its amazing how these kids were able to place these fuse beads without dropping them, I know I've had trouble making patterns at times since if you lean too close the beads stick to your hand, they really used their fine motor skills for this activity. Its great!
ReplyDeleteWow that must of been fun tor the children to do an explore. It even sounds interesting and fun for me to do. It makes me want to do it with my students at work. I also like your activity you would have to further the children learning.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that the kids got to do this activity because it develops their fine motor skills that are great for writing. To expand their creativity and fine motor skills you can play with clay. Children love the feeling of clay in their hands and they can add stuff like beads.
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