A Sand box in an Arts class?Most big people understand that the sand box is there for the Science class but luckily the kids don't understand that! I actually love having the sandbox as an option for the kids to use in between or even instead of the arts experiences. I am such a strong believer that our children show us what they need to be doing. The sensory learning from the sandbox is critical to a toddler's development. Feeling the sand squish between your toes, pouring it on yourself or into a container calms the brain as well as activate! There was so much laughter coming from the sandbox that we can also see how much social learning is taking place.
Wet on Wet Watercolor
I had chill bumps as mom proudly declared this painting to be A's very first!!
Mom introduces the race car as a possible art medium for her son. It could be easy to say, "Oh, he just doesn't like art, " instead of taking on the challenge of "How can I spark his interest in art?"
I don't believe in teaching art to young children in order to create or discover a hidden talent. Art is a tool for both children and adults to express themselves, to discover paradoxes, to observe each other's artistic endeavors, to marvel at the aesthetic beauty created by light and darkness, and to enable us to learn about ourselves and each other.
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