Awesome Art

Benefits of Art Social/Emotional Development Physical Development –Gross Motor –Fine Motor Eye-Hand Coordination Cognitive Development

Social/Emotional –Helps children in decision making –Self-expression of thoughts and feelings –Learn how to share materials and space, taking turns –Learn responsibility –Respect for other children’s property –Value the work of and ideas of others

Emotional Encourages children to take risks Fosters confidence Fosters originality Can soothe and relax anxious children Helps develop a sense of autonomy

Physical Gross motor: large arm muscles Fine motor: scissors, clay, drawing Eye-Hand Coordination Develops dexterity

Cognitive Gives children a concrete way to express what they have learned Promotes language development

Children explore, experiment and use problem solving skills when using new materials Learn concepts like color, size, texture, and shape

Stages of Art Scribbles –15 months – 3 years old –Enjoy the movement

Basic forms –Ages 3 – 4 –Movements are causing results

First drawings –4 – 5 years old –Representations of objects and people

Process vs. Project Process: –Lets the children explore the materials –No end product in mind Project –Shows an example to follow –Projects should end up looking like the example

Preschool Art PROCESS and not Product! Preschoolers can “do art” by themselves Plan age appropriate activities Put your hands behind your back –Children are developing their own skills not yours!

Preschool Art It will be Messy! Let children stand up Give positive feed back, ask open ended questions, but don’t over praise. Avoid long waits for supplies Make it fun! Display children’s art The Perfect Gift for all Occasions!

Art Supplies and Tools Painting –Easel art –Teach how to use paint brush –“Other” brushes Dough and Clay Drawing –Crayons, chalk, pencils, markers Cutting –First cutting experiences Gluing –Glue sticks, Elmer’s, paste

No No’s Coloring books and work sheets –Negative effects on creativity Glue guns Doing the art for the child

Painting Ideas Easel Painting Finger Painting Mono Painting String Painting Chalk Painting Texture painting Spice painting, Karo Painting

Examples to paint –Supply colors you want them to experience Molding –Rolling pens, plastic knives, cookie cutters Collages –Cutting and Pasting