Open ended art is child directed, with choices of different
materials, no models or samples are shown, creativity is fostered, there is no
right or wrong way and children are given ample time to explore and use the
materials.
How can we have the children make kosher*, fire proof
chanukiot, and yet foster the creativity that open ended art inspires? We
offered the children a choice of different colored tiles and each child
designed his/her own menorah. Some children made patterns, others used one kind
of tile on one side of the chanukiah and another on the other side. Some
children stood the tiles up and other lay them flat to look like diamonds. The
only requirement* was that the candles be on one level, in a straight line and the
shamash on a different level.
Each chanukiah is a unique and beautiful work of art! Happy
Chanukah!
By Morah Ruth - KDH
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