Art, Literacy & Learning in Early Childhood Education - Excelligence ...
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<strong>Art</strong>,<br />
<strong>Literacy</strong><br />
& <strong>Learn<strong>in</strong>g</strong><br />
by: Anna Reyner, MA, ATR Registered <strong>Art</strong> Therapist<br />
Director of Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g: <strong>Excelligence</strong> <strong>Learn<strong>in</strong>g</strong> Corporation
WHAT’S<br />
SO<br />
GREAT<br />
ABOUT<br />
ART
<strong>Art</strong> promotes<br />
Hands-On<br />
Self-Directed<br />
<strong>Learn<strong>in</strong>g</strong>
<strong>Art</strong> engages<br />
Children’s Senses<br />
<strong>in</strong> Open- Ended Play
<strong>Art</strong> Experience<br />
develops<br />
specific skills:<br />
Cognitive<br />
Emotional<br />
Social<br />
Multi-Sensory
Eric Erickson’s<br />
BUILDING BLOCKS for healthy child development:<br />
1) Cognitive<br />
2) Emotional<br />
3) Social<br />
4) K<strong>in</strong>esthetic/Sensory
The <strong>Art</strong> & <strong>Literacy</strong> Connection:<br />
HOW DOES IT HAPPEN
ART BUILDS:<br />
Spatial Relations<br />
& Visual <strong>Literacy</strong>
COMMON ELEMENTS<br />
Language<br />
• L<strong>in</strong>es<br />
• Shapes<br />
• Letters<br />
• Words<br />
• Sentences<br />
<strong>Art</strong><br />
• L<strong>in</strong>es<br />
• Shapes<br />
• Color<br />
• Texture<br />
• Volume
COMMON ELEMENTS: L<strong>in</strong>es & Shapes
<strong>Art</strong> promotes PRINT AWARENESS
<strong>Art</strong> promotes symbol awareness<br />
3.5 year old<br />
2.5 year old
<strong>Art</strong> Enhances<br />
Eye – Hand – Bra<strong>in</strong> Coord<strong>in</strong>ation
BioColor Bird Pr<strong>in</strong>ts comb<strong>in</strong>e 1 footpr<strong>in</strong>t + 2 handpr<strong>in</strong>ts
<strong>Art</strong> Enhances Verbal & Visual Creativity
Balloon <strong>Art</strong>: Open<br />
Ended Discovery<br />
Balloon <strong>Art</strong>: Torn &<br />
made <strong>in</strong>to an animal
<strong>Art</strong> Builds<br />
Aesthetic<br />
Awareness<br />
& Self Esteem
<strong>Art</strong> is a language… not a decoration
Mean<strong>in</strong>gful art experiences provide children with<br />
AUTHENTIC SELF EXPRESSION<br />
The freedom of choice, thought & feel<strong>in</strong>g.
CHILDREN WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE ARTS:<br />
Imag<strong>in</strong>e, create, express.<br />
Interpret & reflect life.<br />
Develop self confidence & self discipl<strong>in</strong>e.<br />
Experience an important w<strong>in</strong>dow<br />
to different cultures & values.<br />
Th<strong>in</strong>k critically, solve problems,<br />
and make <strong>in</strong>formed judgments.<br />
Work cooperatively <strong>in</strong> groups.<br />
Appreciate others po<strong>in</strong>ts of view.<br />
Are open to new pathways for learn<strong>in</strong>g all subjects.
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