1. Art & Music Activities for Children

2. Art in Preschool Art helps children express their feelings, learn to control their body, and show creativity. -Use many different art materials: play dough, crayons, paper, paste, paint, scissors. -Don’t correct or criticize their work.

3. Process over Product – the final product isn’t as important as the actual process of doing the art, and developing creativity -Children enjoy talking about their art. Give specific praise/ask specific questions -Ask the child to tell you what a picture represents instead of guessing

4. Music All children respond naturally to rhythmic sound, which is a part of music. -ex. Rubbing a stick against a fence, listening to footsteps, etc. -3-6 year olds enjoy rhythm games and singing simple, repetitive songs. -Finger plays, songs or chants with accompanying hand motions, are how most children are introduced to singing.

5. The opportunity to play simple instruments helps develop their interest in music. Children enjoy bells, drums, tambourines, or anything that makes noise Use available resources: pots, pans, wooden spoons, etc.