Natural Dye Explorations

Children extract colors from natural materials—berries, vegetables, flowers—discovering how nature provides art materials. They connect art to science and environment.

• Framework: Reggio Emilia
• Unit: Creative Expression (Atelier)
• Learning area: Visual Arts & Atelier
• Level: Ages 4-6

Materials

• Natural materials for dyeing
• White fabric or paper
• Bowls and straining materials
• Safety smocks

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• Clay Exploration Studio
• Sound Exploration Orchestra
• Movement Stories
• Light Drawing Atelier
• Dramatic Play Laboratory
• Musical Composition Workshop
• 100 Languages Project Representation