Art is important for children especially during their early development. Research shows that art activities develop brain capacity in early childhood. Art engages children’s senses in open-ended play and supports the development of cognitive, social-emotional and multisensory skills.
Art is the process of creating – exploring, discovering, and experimenting – that has the greatest value for young children. The PROCESS is what’s most important!
“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” – Pablo Picasso
Each day this week we had many different art mediums available for the children to explore with. We had the opportunity to observe each child's creativity and art preferences!
Tinfoil Painting
Adding tinfoil to a regular painting table created a different experience and outcome.
Ice painting
Little fish ice cubs was a fun way to to make art and learning about solids and liquids while watching it melt.Dovi decided to combine the two different art mediums and requested the tinfoil paper for his ice cube painting.
Blow art
Creating some beautiful artwork by blowing colorful paint across the paper using straws! This also became a science class by discovering how air makes things move and how much pressure to apply.
Car drawings
Levi driving his bus while making a picture! This was a great hand-eye coordination activity since it was a challenge trying to get the desired picture while attached to a toy!
Creativity and self expression
While the intention in the morning was a table upside down and 'car drawing' it is so beautiful to see when the children come up with ideas and take it to a whole different level.
Levi Yitzchak sticking a crayon in between his toes to see if he can draw! It took a lot of concentration and balance to create his picture!
Dovi trying it too!
This art center had a life of its own since our next unexpected teachable moment was learning how some of our friends are right handed and some left.
Levi and Shua trying to write with their non-dominant hand.
Team Art
An easel is a great way to encourage teamwork and communication to each other!
Art show and self confidence building
Everyday two children were chosen to display their work and find words to describe what they made. This was such a valuable lesson, as each child got a chance to shine and feel so good about their own work.
We had some rules to this lesson: 1) To stay really quiet while listening and respecting our friend
2) After their presentation the children learned how to raise their hand to be called on to ask a question regarding their friends work.
Moti and Levi answering questions from their friends regarding their master pieces.
This was a great opportunity to share just about anything ;)
Aron, Levi and Shua showing something that fascinated them. After painting AND washing their hands were still colored. This lead into a discussion and eager children trying to figure out why!
Free Art
Through out the week we also had a station where the children can visit and create with any mediums they desired.
Hannah really wanted to cut a lion out while being dressed up as an alligator!
Art and Parsha
In this weeks Torah Portion we learn what are the signs for a kosher fish, fins and scales!
Observed Muka making the garden hose into a fish!
Alef Beis fun!
Alef beis matching game and tape art was a great way to review our Hebrew letters!
