Art education for preschoolers?
NightMist
I work with a struggling art center, and since I have kids I've had
the micros assigned me. I've been doing this for a while and now I
have run into the unusual, and since I have next to no formal training
in art education I'm a bit befuzzled.
I have a three year old that is really good.
He _looks_ at things and draws them. He attempts to show
dimensionality. He is trying to show shadows. The things he draws
are clearly recognizable, have an almost consistant perspective and
contain details. When he uses colors they are well chosen indeed.
They other day when we were useing play-clay he sculpted a cat and
included the fur, and the color variations of the particular cat he
was attempting.
Generally with this age group I focus on process, letting them get
their hands into an assortment of art and craft items and encourageing
them to use them. I am used to seeing a lot of unidentifiable blobs,
violent color combinations and glops of playdough with craft sticks
stuck in. So this kid really stands out.
I'm very wary of trying to lead this child in any direction, he's
_three_. He can barely communicate verbally, in fact he may be a bit
backward in that.
So what do I do with him? Should I do anything with him?
Can anyone reccomend any literature to me about early art education?
Barbara
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>So what do I do with him? Should I do anything with him?
>Can anyone reccomend any literature to me about early art education?
Frame the works and see how much you can sell
them for would be my suggestion. If elephants
and monkeys can 'create' works that sell, why
not your kid!
Tina Mammoser
Let him explore just like the other kids. Even though his skills may be
more advanced he will have his own things to try. Encourage and praise
him. Perhaps think of new subjects for him to draw, things to bring in to
class, but let him lead the way. :)
Remember that all areas of development should be encouraged. If his vocal
skills aren't as developed try encouraging that skill while he's doing
his art. If he's comfortable while being creative it's a good time to
encourage development of other skills. Maybe have him talk about what
he's doing while drawing/colouring/sculpting. Or maybe he's like to tell
you about it when it's done - maybe there's a story behind the picture or
shape? Encourage talking and description. :)
Can't think of any books offhand but if you look under Child Development
subjects you should find lots (and lots of different approaches too). My
first degree was in whole child development so my advice comes from that
approach.
Tina.
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bruin70
charismatic and encouraging. if you are wary, remember that you don't
have to teach or lead, just encourage. i would certainly let the
parents know about this precocious tot.