Magnetic Paintings and Ballet

Today, we combined art and science to paint with magnets. The kids had learned that magnets attract iron and steel, so they looked around for small items that would respond to the magnet. Then we poured a little paint on the paper and each child took a turn moving the magnets around underneath the shoebox.

While the paintings were drying, we listened to the "Classics For Kids" show about Tchaikovsky's ballets. Then, we followed up with selections from "A Child's Introduction to Ballet" (a Barnes and Noble moving sale treasure).

After being studious all morning, it was lots of fun to immerse ourselves in the arts for a while!