Art from the Heart

Creating patterned jewellery connects mathematical pattern concepts to wearable art and cultural traditions.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Shapes and Patterns
• Learning area: Visual Arts
• Level: Levels 1-3

Objectives

• Understand patterns in jewellery design
• Create colour patterns
• Develop fine motor skills through beading

Materials

• Different coloured dry pasta
• Paint for colouring pasta
• String

Instructions

Children create necklaces using coloured pasta, following specific colour patterns.

Educator tip

Pre-colour pasta the day before and dry thoroughly to prevent colour transfer during the activity.

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's ability to create colour pattern.

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