Matisse's Magical Trail

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The winners of the Diverse Book Awards 2023 have been announced, with one winner from each of the four categories announced: Picture book, Children... When your child becomes familiar with the story you could encourage them to join in, perhaps with the conversations. You could add some imaginary conversations too – what might Leo’s friends say for example, when they see Matisse’s handiwork? Talk about the story In the Creative Folder this week, there is an image of a work by Henri Matisse called "The Snail". There is also a link to a lesson by the Tate Art Gallery in London, for you to create your very own collage,inspired byMatisse's "The Snail". Do you know any walls or buildings which have been decorated with artwork? This might be at their school, park or elsewhere in the local community.

Tuesday 15.03.22

Please listen to the story, and let me know whether or not, you enjoyed it and give your reasons why; using the wonderful word because... Using coloured tissue paper or paper they have painted in different colours your child can cut or tear shapes and then arrange them to make a colourful collage picture. They might choose to make a snail or maybe something else. See here

Is there anything you or your child wonder about the story, for example why the adults passing by don’t notice Matisse’s art work? Below is a link, which you may wish to explore. Itis to a story entitled"Matisse's Magical Trail". It is a story inspired by Matisse's artwork and is about a very colourful snail called Matisse". Tim Hopgood lives with his wife, children and cats in North Yorkshire. He is a graduate of Kingston University and worked for twenty years in graphic design and freelance illustration. Tim’s first book, Our Big Blue Sofa, was published by Macmillan in 2006 and he has gone on to publish a number of successful picture books including Tip Tap went the Crab and WOW said the Owl. Dapo Adeola, Tracy Darnton, Joseph Coelho and Chitra Soundar are among the 19 authors and illustrators longlisted for the Inclusive Books for Child...

Tuesday 07.09.21

What does your child know about snails? Pool what you know. Is there anything they would like to find out? The Primary School Library Alliance is calling on the government to match-fund the private investment it has brought into helping primary schools c... When you are out and about look out for snail trails on walls or paths together. You may spot some snails too. Talk about what you see. Make an information book about snails Age 5-7 years Matisse is an artistic snail creating drawings while everyone sleeps. Although adults passing by ignore his artwork, one day a little boy called Leo discovers his creations and shows his friends. The children are very impressed and gather objects for Matisse to decorate. He creates a trail from one object to the next and onto the wall. When their teacher sees the trail, she encourages her class to add colour to it, transforming the school and amazing passers-by. This is a lovely picture book about creativity and working together, showing how small changes to the environment can have a transformational effect. It may inspire your child to find out about snails, be creative themselves and perhaps find out about the artist Matisse (particularly his famous snail collage).

What does your child know about snails? What would they like to find out? Give them a small zig zag book to fill with pictures and information about snails. See the links below to find out more. Make a snail trail picture A day of learning and Phonics focus recapping 'curly caterpillar' letters and 'zigzag monster' letters

Tuesday 19.01.21

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