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HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN’S ART. Art vs Craft. Art is an opportunity for children to explore art media with no product goal or samples of what the product is to look like when finished. Child Directed = they are given the supplies and told an idea and then let loose to create. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN’S ART
Art vs CraftArt is an opportunity for children to explore art media with no product goal or samples of what the product is to look like when finished.
• Child Directed = they are given the supplies and told an idea and then let loose to create. • Ie: create an elephant out of these materials.
Crafts require that the children produce something that is similar or exactly the same. They are showed an end result, told what materials to use, told what to do, and how to do it.
• Teacher Directed = Child wants theirs to look like the one you showed them instead of creating their own unique product.• Black line (ie: coloring books) copies
WHAT CAN ART DO FOR CHILDREN? It is therapeutic – can be an expression of
strong feelings. A means to express self – interest,
perceptions and style. Children are not yet under the constraints of
realism. They feel free to represent in their art what
matters to them. Shows the uniqueness of child’s identity.
Gives them a sense of accomplishment. What if they ask you to do it for them?
WHAT CAN ART DO FOR CHILDREN? Cont’d Gives them a heightened awareness and
appreciation of the beauty of the visual world.
Helps them organize and understand the world.
Visual thinking helps cognitive (intellectual) and emotional development. Art is a record of growth and the child’s unique
way of relating to the world.
Creativity is the art of putting something together in a new and different way.
Children are often very creative; however, we sometimes teach
children that it is unacceptable.
HOW TO TEACH ART: RELAX THE CONTROLS:
No lessons, just let them develop their own creativity. Picasso said, “We all should learn to draw like a child
– it teaches us to be free and spontaneous. Avoid the use of models and patterns. It
inhibits creativity and free expression. Coloring books (black line paper) VS. Blank paper
Avoid constant adult interference, supervision, and control.
Expect a mess. These are great as long as they know that they must
help clean up.
HOW TO TEACH ART: Cont’d Remember it is the Process not the Product
that is important.
HOW TO TEACH ART: Tolerate Differences
Each child should feel that his art is taken seriously, understood, commented on, and appreciated.
The process or final product may seem funny but remember that the child’s intention is serious.
Don’t judge or inhibit spontaneous expression.
Encourage children to try using materials in different ways. “I wonder if the bottom of the crayon will
work the same as the top?” Get excited about their discoveries and
share your own discoveries, too, as you work along with them.
HOW TO TEACH ART: Inspire Perseverance
Encourage the children to see their product through to the end.
Never interrupt a child deeply involved in their work. Albert Einstein said that he actually had no specific talent,
but that it was just his, “obsession and dogged endurance” that helped him arrive at life-changing ideas.
Support and encourage by responding appropriately to their words and their actions: Praise their attempts Listen, respond, and question Specific positive reinforcement “Nice Job!” VS.
“I like the way you put those buttons close together”
HOW TO TEACH ART: Cont’d How to respond:
“Tell me about it. “ VS. “What is it a picture of?”
Describe what you see “You used all of the colors.”
Talk about their actions “Look how fast your arm moves”
Talk about the process “How is it organized?” “Where does the idea come from?” “What did you enjoy doing in this
picture.”
The Art Center Usually freeplay – choose to participate Organization of the area affects the kids
ability for inspiration, creativity, and self-expression
Shelves with clear containers Near a sink Away from traffic and activity Tables and chairs Easels act as a room division Display the area and room with
children’s work!
Basic Materials to inspire Creativity Paint On Paint With Draw On Draw With Clean up With
Put things together with
Cut with Mold Construct Whatever you plan
to throw away.
STAGES OF ART Scribbling:
Begins at 18 months, usually zig zags, by age 3 uses shapes in scribbling.
STAGES OF ART: Cont’d Pre-schematic:
4 year olds try to represent things, colors not realistic.
STAGES OF ART: Cont’d Schematic:
About age 7 – like to represent forms.
STAGES OF ART: Cont’d Schematic continued:
Sex differences at this age. What do boys draw? What do girls draw?
STAGES OF ART: Cont’d Realism:
About age 9, smaller, more details, don’t want to show work, often get discouraged. Why?
DO WE LEARN TO DRAW A LANDSCAPE?
DRAW YOUR CHILDHOOD HOUSE AND LANDSCAPE.
HOW IMPORTANT ARE THESE ASPECTS OF EXPECTATIONS?
Neatness Realistic Focused on a theme or idea Following directions and copying a model Novel or original work
ART ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN:
ART PROJECTS Cooked play dough Goofy Goop Texture pictures with sand
paper & crayons Light Table Tissue paper Art Tie Die Art
ART ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN: Cont’dWire Whip & Fly Swatter ArtPaint Roller ArtSalad Spinner ArtColored BubblesEye Dropper Art
Magnet PaintingRubber Band PaintingFabric and cotton on a stickPaint BombsPaint RollersWire whiskTissue on paper-squirt with waterColor on sandpaper, and ironWhite pasta, make snowflakesSpray bottles in snow, mix colorsTape tongue depressors, Draw pic's and make a puzzleGraphing on shower curtainWands-Hangers and Tissue paperTP tubes with ribbonPVC pipes and sensory tablesBerry Baskets and Hole Punches
Play DoughCereal ArtSpaghetti ArtBubble Gum ArtString ArtLeaf Print- Dip in paint and printTissue on paper and squirt with waterColor on sand paper and bake to meltPunch out on paper and brush over StrainerWarming TrayHand Christmas TreeCup Cake liners- Snowman, flowersPopsicle sticks: Flowers and TriangleCornflake WreathBall with glued tissue paper and glitter
Salt Dough OrnamentsCinnamon Sticks rubbed on and cut out as ornamentsSquirt Shaving Cream on Laminated Santa FaceFinger PaintingMix Colors- chartsShaving Cream on bag to mix colorsEye DroppersSpray bottles in snow to mix colorsSoak tongue depressor in food coloring, dry-mix Shaving CreamWeave Plastic mat in slits-Chicken wire, cardboard and yarnLacing Cards- lace with yarn, pipe cleaner, or shoelacesTape tongue depressors, draw pictures, then make into puzzle
