1. V ISUAL A RT Georgia CTAE Resource Network Instructional Resources Office July 2009

2. S TAGES OF A RT #1 Scribbling- begins about the 13 month, uses crayons and pencils, zigzags, not distinct shapes, by 3 years distinct shapes, mostly circles. Scribbling Distinct shapes

3. S TAGES OF A RT #2 Preschematic Stage- about 4 years, draw human figures with very large heads and legs coming out of heads, colors used are not realistic. Arms coming out of heads. Large heads.

4. S TAGES OF A RT #3 Schematic- about 7 years, definite forms, repeat the same forms again and again, figures arranged on a baseline rather than random on the page, x- ray perspective so viewers can see inside and outside of the drawing. Figures arranged on a baseline.

5. S TAGES OF A RT #4 Realism- about 9 years, drawings are much smaller and include much more detail.

6. A RT V. S. C RAFT Art is an opportunity for children to explore art media with no external product goals. Craft activities require that children produce something that is similar or exactly the same. Art collage.Art- painting the earth. Craft- layered cookies. Craft- hand wreath.

7. P REPARING FOR AN A RT A CTIVITY : Children wear smocks Activity is near the sink Wear smocks.

8. P REPARING FOR AN A RT A CTIVITY : Several materials are placed for the children to use General directions are given and children are allowed to explore Have general directions for teachers to read and children to follow.

9. P REPARING FOR AN A RT A CTIVITY : Name, date and child’s explanation of their project is included

10. E XAMPLES OF A RT A CTIVITIES Painting. Letter and drawing to mom. Observational drawing of flowers. Easel painting.