1. The Value of Art
Is this child going to be a Monet or a ………..?

2. Creative Genious!

3. Value of Art Develop artistic talents
Social activity/Respect other’s property
Utilize the right side of the brain
Promote creativity/Find new ways to use materials
Emotional outlet/Expresses feelings
Become aware of color, texture, line and form.

4. Individual expression of ideas
Practice dexterity
Use a variety of equipment/mix materials
FUN FUN FUN!!

5. Stages Of Artistic Development
Scribbling – age 1-3
Symbolic/Basic – age 3-4
Representation – age 4-6
Realistic – age 7 and up

6. Guiding Children’s Art
Never ask “What is it?”
Rather, we can say
- “Tell me about this”
- “I like the colors (or shapes)”
-”I like your effort”
Unstructured vs. Dictated
Encourage creativity
Allow for individual differences and preferences

7. Art Media Play dough Silly putty Paint Paper String and Marble Sponges
Chalk
Q-tips
Straws
Markers
Pipe Cleaners
Crayons
Brushes
Easel

8. Create an Art Portfolio
First create a color wheel, labeled with each color on it.
Knowing our colors can help us immensely with other art projects.
Your portfolio will have 2 samples from each area of art.
See the handout!
For each example you have in your portfolio state which “art developmental goals” that sample demonstrates.