An Inquiry about Junk Material for Creativity by Vishmi Bowala Gamage

(1.1)A plant made up with coconut shells

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 04:38:48 UTC

As we throw coconut shells after use I thought to take the advantage without throwing them. To create this I used two coconut shells and rope to tie. The home with little space can use this technique to grow plants.

(03)Junk Materials For Home Decorations

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 04:38:52 UTC

Inspired by beautiful stuff reading from the unit and material inquiry / Junk stuff I stared to rethink how can we reused waste materials. As a result of that I came up with this beautiful wall decoration.

I used few egg shells, some paint and a stick from my broken cloth rack. I decide this beautiful art as an ECT we have to create our classroom with creative ideas. I used some common items such as eggs, used papers which kids can easily identified. I believe that this kind of craft helpful to encourage relationship, and collaboration through play.

(06) Used Paper for Crafting

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 04:38:55 UTC

In early childhood setting paper is one material. By using paper kids can engage in many activities such as tearing, rolling, unrolling, folding, wrapping, flipping and ,any more.

I decided to use paper as a material to make a beautiful peacock. I used a cake tray to set up the peacock. And I used some color papers to make it beautiful. I believe that folding paper and using colors we can increase children's learning development.

Link for the video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYWV-rbB3-s

(02) Junk Materials For Music Entertainment

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 04:54:09 UTC

In children’s learning, dramatic arts, music and movement are very important features which support the early year’s foundation framework in learning and development. Music and movement plays a major role in relationships, maintaining connections with other entities such as human and non-human, and understanding local places. I was inspired by Reggio philosophy. In Reggio Philosophy, there are 100 languages in which movement is one. Using material is another and finally, music is another. According to Victor Wooten introduced ‘’ Music as a Language’’. He considered music as the first language. It is not only about playing an instrument, it is about enjoying as a form of understanding, learning, connecting with others on a deeper level and communicating.

I decided to create some instrument by using some cans , toilet paper roll, used water bottles, Juice cups and sticks from broken cloth rack. Creating music instrument from junk materials my aim is to prove that we don't need expensive things for entertainment. And also I believe kids love these sounds.

Link for the Video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNu_30rFSMg

(04)Soil Painting is an Art

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 04:55:55 UTC

From the unit from soil painting I thought how useful concept it is. It took me back to my country. In my country farmers having a close relationship with the environment.

(05)Creating a Light Lamp Using Junk Material

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 04:56:32 UTC

Inspired by module of Light I thought how can we give some experience in shadow, reflection and lighting. Light is an Important source for children's performance, concentration and we have to provide a natural light environment for them to play and learn as much as we can .

I decided to use a adidas shoe box which was in my garage. I drew starts on it and cut them. By using a light I was able to see the shadow. I think this kind of creation we can use in EC setting to make our classroom beautiful and to teach about the concepts.

Link For the Video :
https://youtu.be/Ojr5RFKtZVo

(1.2)A plant made up with used plastic milk bottle

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 05:33:22 UTC

I took this bottle from my recycle bin and made a mouth in the bottle. Then I painted and planted.

(1.4)A plant made up with Yoghurt cup

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 05:44:30 UTC

I used a yoghurt cup and made a whole.

(1.3)Plants Made up from Drink Bottles

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 05:45:25 UTC

(1.5)Food waste as compost

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 07:13:59 UTC

I decided to re use our food waste as compost to my new plants. I collected some coconut husks, egg shells, onion peels garlic peels to a bucket. This is my one week collection. More than that we can add potato peels, Tea powder ,left over vegetables etc. Can you imagine how much we throw them everyday?

(01)Junk Materials for Gardening

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 07:59:53 UTC

I was Inspired by Andy Goldsworthy’s work and it made me think how beautiful our connection with nature is. I believe that As an ECT we should understand that

nature plays a major role for cognitive development. By spending some time in nature can Improve problem solving skills and stimulating creativities.

And also inspired by Reggio Emila concept “The environment as the third teacher” I started to think using baskets, flowers, art prints, fabric, stones, shells etc. how help children to learn to value natural beauty.

As my Inquiry into Junk materials I decided to make my creation with used plastic bottles, coconut shells, yogurt cups and kitchen food waste as compost.

My expectation to do this activity was to create kids environmental friendly. I believe that Kids who spend more time with nature have increased their cognitive skills ,concentration ability and support them to improve stewardship to respect the environment and to become environmentally responsible.

(2.1 )Sounds from Junk material

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 08:56:52 UTC

(2.2 ) I think I'm Successful.

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 09:17:33 UTC

Here is my cousin brother sadev who lives in UK. After doing my video I sent it to my cousin sister. After watched my video hear is the results.

(3.1)Link For the Video :

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 09:37:45 UTC

https://youtu.be/F4UTwfPnJ3g

(4.2)Soil Painting for Classroom Setting

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 09:42:38 UTC

I believe by using this kind of painting and drawing in classroom setting will help to improve kids creativity.

(4.1)Junk Materials For Drawing

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 10:39:33 UTC

I thought use soil in EC setting will be a great opportunity to encourage the kids about the importance of the soil and give value for our earth.

In my drawing I used a pizza box which was in the rubbish then I stirred soil and used my hand to paint the tree. I found it as a different art. By using scissor I was able to make it more beautiful.

I thought using some color will help to get attraction and glamorous look. So I used some painting which was already freeze and stuck as I didn't use for ages. I was decided to throw them as it wasn't useful. But after inspired by junk materials unit I thought to re use by heating it.

Link For the Video :
https://youtu.be/gpfTUw5eIhw

(5.1) Play with a Shadow

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 11:12:02 UTC

Inspired by Light play article I decided to use a balloon which I bought for a party few months back. In EC setting I think using some colorful materials in sunlight we can create a meaningful experiences for children.

(6.2) Beautiful peacock from papers

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 11:50:49 UTC

Introduction

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 12:02:39 UTC

For my last assignment, I thought to use an inquiry about junk materials. I used this topic because I was influenced by our module about junk stuff. Specially my mother country made me to select this topic as people throw plastic bottles, plastic lunch boxes, plastic cups, shopping bags etc. every where. They have no idea how a piece of junk that is in the trash bin or in the surrounding can be just turn out to be the hidden treasure that we have been looking for. As an example plastic bottles, paper rolls, cups, plastic boxes we can identify as recyclables . we can re process those junk pieces to create exceptionally valuable and meaningful items. More over by that action we will be saving the environment. What we have to do is turn our imaginative ideas into reality. In my inquiry I will show that how can we use those junk stuff to create a beautiful ending and as an ECT how can we use junk as a learning material. To create my inquiry I used kitchen leftovers, plastic items which I already used.

Conclusion

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 12:05:57 UTC

Finally, As I suggested we can use junk stuff to create a beautiful world. And also I believe that as an ECT we should understand that the outcome doesn't depend on expensive things. And also junk stuff doesn't cost anything in our early childhood setting we can use them in meaningful way. As an ECT we can promote the concept of junk materials to families as they are environmental friendly and useful.

References

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 12:08:00 UTC

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Module 4: In class: Recapitulation, Early Childhood Curriculum and Pedagogy 2: the Arts ECE6006, Victoria University, n.d.

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Why Germany is beautiful ?

vishmibowalagamage — 2020-11-02 13:21:53 UTC

In Germany they give you €0.25 for every can or plastic bottle you recycle. It’s a refund of a deposit you paid when purchasing the item. This is just one of the reasons the streets are so clean and a wonderful incentive to recycle.