At Goddard we often make art the focus of activities and creativity in the classroom. Since art can be a great way to introduce and facilitate learning in children. Art offers opportunity for teaching beyond just the art itself. In a trip to the museum or time spent paging through a calendar or old art history book you can begin to reinforce the following concepts.
Shapes – it’s fun for you and your child to point out different shapes that can be found hidden in the masterpieces of the great painters.
Colors – shades of colors abound in oil paintings and water colors. Point out and name each color to reinforce the lessons being taught to your preschooler.
Counting – if your child is learning to count, painting and other works of art make for a fun counting activity that will keep your child’s interest.
Observation – play a game of I spy with my little eye with your child using pictures of great masterpieces.
It’s easy to access to some of the most cherished artistic masterpieces. You just need to check your local library or bookstore for children’s books on the subject of art. Calendars often feature works by the great masters, so you may already have examples of fine art hanging right in your kitchen.
Of course the best place to find art is at your local museum, a gallery, or a place with lots of outdoor sculptures. Plan to just stroll through the rooms, letting your child decide which rooms to spend more time in. Pause often to talk about what you see. If possible, try to find a museum that specializes in tours for children. Sometimes they may have exhibits that are especially geared towards the little ones.
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