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Music, Creative Movement, and Drama More From the Field Beverly Prange describes the importance of using music to get children’s attention. Critical Thinking Question What songs or nursery rhymes you might use for this purpose? Music, creative movement or dance activities, and experiences with drama provide natural support for both physical development and aesthetic awareness […]

Interactive Media In recent years, many forms of technology that teachers can use to support visual arts activities have become increasingly available. Teachers can use these tools with discretion to introduce and involve children in experiences with visual arts (NAEYC, 2012). Note that, particularly with children, the use of any technology should enhance and expand

Visual Arts-Based Themes and Studies Visual arts-based activities, thematic units or emergent investigations might focus on an artist, style, or medium and also provide a natural means for integrating different dimensions of the curriculum. One of the richest sources of inspiration for teachers is childrens picture books, since children are naturally drawn to the illustrations.

Visual Art Standards Themes and Corresponding Strategies Theme Strategies Creative involvement and expression Rotate materials in the art center so that children are exposed to a variety of media, techniques, and processes. Involve children in conversation about materialsfor example, talking about how drawing with chalk produces results that are different from drawing with markers, or

Art Center Materials Media Materials Applications Drawing Pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils, chalk/pastels, erasers, rulers, different kinds and sizes of papers to draw on (drawing paper, sandpaper, construction paper, mural paper). (Crayons are available in “chubby” or “block” versions for easy handling by toddlers.) Exploring line quality, using tools in different ways (such as the

  The Art Center Artists work in different media, including drawing, painting, print making, sculpture, collage, fabrics/fibers, and so on, choosing materials according to their intentions or ideas or what is available. With proper supervision and safety precautions, even the youngest toddlers can use a variety of materials. Table 7.4 lists a broad range of

Visual Arts The visual arts provide opportunities for children to use materials they know to engage in experiences and also create products that encourage expression and imagination. In the 100 Languages of Children, from Reggio Emilia, arts media are considered a primary means for expressing thoughts, feelings, and cognitive understandings (Edwards, Gandini, & Forman, 1993).

Creative Arts Standards Creativityconsidered from a broad frame of reference about how children approach, interpret, and process informationis an integral element of ATL standards (Kagan, 2003). “The creative arts are our universal languagethe language of our imagination, of musicians and dancers, of painters and sculptors, storytellers and poets” (Edwards, 2009, p. iv). Early childhood curricula

Prop Box Themes and Materials Theme Materials Travel/Recreation Themes Beach or pool Towels, blanket, folding lawn/beach chairs, sunglasses, hats, umbrella, flip-flops, radio, water wings, inflatable raft, small cooler, beach ball, Frisbee, empty sunscreen bottle, buckets/shovels and sand molds, snorkel, lifeguard hat or T-shirt, whistle, first aid kit, bathing suits Fishing, camping, hiking Tent, camp stools,

Prop Box Themes and Materials Theme Materials Travel/Recreation Themes Beach or pool Towels, blanket, folding lawn/beach chairs, sunglasses, hats, umbrella, flip-flops, radio, water wings, inflatable raft, small cooler, beach ball, Frisbee, empty sunscreen bottle, buckets/shovels and sand molds, snorkel, lifeguard hat or T-shirt, whistle, first aid kit, bathing suits Fishing, camping, hiking Tent, camp stools,