Share and Care
Creating caring art projects teaches empathy and kindness while building creative skills.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: My Feelings
- Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
- Level: Infant & Toddler
Objectives
- Create art that shows caring for others
- Practice sharing art materials
- Express kindness through creative work
Materials
- Heart-shaped paper
- Crayons
- Stickers
- Glitter glue
- Friendship-themed stamps
Instructions
1. Discuss what it means to care for friends and family.
2. Provide heart-shaped paper for friendship cards.
3. Encourage children to make cards for someone they care about.
4. Practice sharing materials with neighbors.
5. Help children dictate messages of kindness.
6. Display or send home the caring creations.
Educator tip
Model sharing by saying 'I'll share my red crayon with you!'
Assessment
Observe sharing behaviors and ability to express caring through art.
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