PS&PK-
Dandelions and lions can be friends in our imagination! A dandelion is a little yellow flower that looks like the sun, and when its petals spread out, it can look just like a lion’s big, fluffy mane. That’s why in this picture, the dandelions have happy lion faces. The word “dandelion” even comes from a name that means “lion’s tooth,” because the leaves are pointy like a lion’s teeth. When we look at dandelions, we can pretend they are tiny lions growing in the grass, smiling at us on a sunny day.
ASP-
This week in ASP, we explored the colorful “Dandelion” picture, while some students continued working on their “I Belong” artwork and Seal artwork. This colorful picture is a wonderful way for children ages 6–10 to learn about both nature and creativity. The white, fluffy circles represent dandelions, and the bright streaks in the background look like fireworks. Children can explore how dandelions change from yellow flowers to white seed heads, and how the seeds blow away in the wind to grow new plants. At the same time, they can think about how the artist used bright colors and patterns to turn something from nature into a magical, night-sky scene. This teaches children to observe real plants closely, use their imagination to see things in new ways, and understand how art can mix science and creativity together.
