Autumn Arts+

Liberton Primary Staff spent October in-service day with the Outdoor Learning Team up at Bonaly. We had lots of fun exploring how to take learning outdoors. During our session on Expressive Art, we looked at the work of Andy Goldsworthy. We created spirals using fallen leaves. Staff were tasked to create a spiral that showed gradient of colour. Much discussion was had about how simple activities could be connected to a range of curriculum subjects and topics.
We discussed the mediative nature of creating spirals and labyrinths and how these can be created using found natural materials or rope. Staff created a school autumn mandala which each group added to during the session.
We also looked at the power of storytelling to bring topics to life and connect children with nature.