GARDEN GNOMES

GARDEN GNOMES are small figurines often used to decorate gardens. Some of the first gnome statues to be mass-produced came from GERMANY in the 1870s. In Germany, gnomes were originally tied to traditional stories and superstitions and were believed to help around the farm and the mines. They later became household decorations. Gnome statues range in size and style and have been made from materials like wood, stone and clay. They usually feature a traditional pointy red hat. The children listened so well and followed the instructions to create these delightful gnomes.  Each one has it’s own personality that you can see from their expression.  It would be impossible to choose a favourite.  Well done Reception children.

DALA HORSES

Dalecarilian horses, or DALA HORSES for short, are traditional carved Swedish wooden statues. They are named after the province they originated in, Dalecarlia, SWEDEN. Dala horses were originally carved as children’s toys, but have now come to be recognised as a symbol for Sweden. The most common form of the Dala Horse is a red body with white, green, yellow and blue saddle and harness.

The children created a ‘repeating pattern’ background and then decorated their own Dala horses and glued them onto the background.  They look totally fab!