Open-ended art occurs naturally in early childhood programs, as children experiment naturally with art materials in an art center. These centers typically include a variety of materials such as paint, paper, markers, scissors, tape, glue, clay and collage materials. Over time, new materials can be introduced, and individual art projects evolve as children experiment. One week they are painting the swirls of bright summer flowers, the following week they are making a messy collage with crinkled paper, buttons and a large puddle of glue. Children learn best in open-ended explorations when teachers help them make connections (Drew & Rankin, 2004).