HOW TO TEACH CHILDREN’S ART
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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 it is 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.
It is the Process NOT the Product that is the focus Developing fine motor skills vs making a turkey
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, 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
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.
WHAT CAN ART DO FOR CHILDREN? It is therapeutic and 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.
WHAT CAN ART DO FOR CHILDREN? Cont’d Visual thinking shows growth in cognitive
(intellectual) development. Art is a record of growth and the child’s unique way
of relating to the world. Develops fine motor skills and hand eye
coordination. Develops positive self concept and a sense of
accomplishment. So, what if they ask you to do the project for them?
HOW IMPORTANT ARE THESE ASPECTS?
Following directions and copying a model Focused on a theme or idea Neatness Realistic The product
HOW TO TEACH ART
(and every other task
area):
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.
RULE #1 = Children do their own work soRELAX THE CONTROLS
It is the Process not the Product that is important.
RULE #2: 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.
RULE #3 Inspire Perseverance 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.
Encourage the children to see their product through to the end.
Support and encourage by responding appropriately to their words, their actions, the process, and the product. Active Listening, respond, and question (5 W’s) Specific positive reinforcement and comments
“I like the way you put those buttons close together” vs “Nice Job”
“Tell me about it. “ VS. “What is it a picture of?” Describe what you see = “You used all of the colors.” Talk about the process
“How is it organized?” “Where does the idea come from?” “What did you enjoy doing in this picture.”
Talk about their actions = “Look how fast your arm moves”
RULE #4 = Respond to their work
Paint On Paint With Draw On Draw With Cut with
Put things together with
Mold Construct Whatever you plan
to throw away. Clean up With
RULE #5 = Art is Open Ended
The Art Center Organization of the area affects the kids
ability for inspiration, creativity, and self-expression.
Easels act as a room division Shelves with clear containers Away from traffic and activity Near a sink and tables and chairs Usually free play / centers– choose to
participate Place to Display the children’s work!
RAINBOW FISH
1. Draw this basic mug picture with your mouth. (2-3 yo)
3. Draw with your opposite hand. (5-7 yo)4. Draw with your strong hand. (7+ yo)
2. Draw with your toe or eyes closed. (3-4 yo)
DO WE LEARN TO DRAW A LANDSCAPE?
STAGES of ART
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?