IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVE ARTS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSROOMSALEXIE WHITE

WHY ART IS IMPORTANT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT?

• Art is a activity that supports free play in children.

• Having different types materials to do art provides children with the

opportunity to explore and experiment.

• Art helps children practice a wide range of skills that are useful in life

and in learning.

DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS OF ART

• Creative arts engage young children through multi-sensory.

• When making art young children develop control of their muscles.

• Language Developemnt through art provides learning words for colors and what

actions you do while your painting.

ART EXPERIENCES

• Art is a experience that provides happiness and challenges.

• Art activities provide young children with sensory learning

experiences that can be done at their own rate.

• Instruction in art provides ways to involve different modes of

learning.

• Children learn thinking skills and how to master tasks.

TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS WHILE DOING ART

• When its time for art activities provide a wide range

of materials to use.

• As a teacher you should sit with the child and

interact with them.

• Help the child create their drawing.

HYPERLINK PAGE

• http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-

child-development/