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Creative Activities and Curriculum for Young Children
By MaryMayesky
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Slides Prepared by Jennifer Johnson
Chapter 12Program Basics: Goals, Setting Up, Materials, and Strategies
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Basic Goals of the Early Childhood Art Program
National StandardsDance, music, theater, and visual artsDeveloped as guide/resource to states and school districtsDescribe sequential education in the artsK-4, 5-8 and 9-12
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Basic Goals of the Early Childhood Art Program
Process not productNeeds of childrenOriginality and independenceCreative thinkingIndividualized progress
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Basic Set Upfor Art Activities
General considerationsEase of dispensing and cleanup of materialsSafe storage of materialsDrying spaceSet up for daily activitiesSet up for weekly activities
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Planning ArtActivities for Toddlers
Well-defined areasSturdy materialsLimited choicesArt near running waterArt away from traffic
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Limited attention spanAlternative activitiesClose supervisionBasic art materials
Basic art activitiesCollagePaintingPrintingCrayonsRubbings and resist
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Planning Art Activities for Young Preschoolers
Planning Art Activities for Older Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Ages 4-6 yearsImproved small muscle developmentInterested in life beyond home and schoolArt activities with more purposeWider variety of art materialsWider variety of art activities
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Adapting Art Activities for Children with Special Needs
Developmental delays and physical impairmentsOpen-ended activitiesDemonstrationTask breakdownHand-over-hand assistance
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Adapting Program Basics for Children with Special Needs
Visual impairmentsOffer verbal descriptionsProvide bright, even lightingReduce glare with dull finishesReduce glare with pastel paperUse high-contrast materialsUse markers or crayons instead of paintAdd thickener and fragrances to paint
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Adapting Program Basics for Children with Special Needs
ADHD and behavioral issuesPlan freeform art activitiesUse a timer to signal transitionsGive clear expectationsAllow the child to stand or lie on the floorProvide choices and an adequate work areaAllow the child to run errandsEstablish quiet zones
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Basic Equipment, Materials, and Use
Drawing materials: Paper, crayons, markers, chalkChalking materials: Blackboard, chalkPainting materials: Paint sets, tempera, finger paints, brushes, paperPasting materials: Paste, glue sticks, paper, scissorsClay, play dough, modeling accessoriesWoodworking: Space and equipment
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Safety
Potentially unsafe materialsPowdered clayPaints requiring solventsDyes with chemical additivesPermanent markersInstant papier-mâchéEpoxy, instant glues, rubber cementAerosol spray paints
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Safety
Teacher’s responsibilities:Read labelsCheck for age appropriatenessCheck for ventilation requirementsDo not eat or drink while using materialsDo not transfer materials to other containersKnow your studentsBe aware of students’ allergiesBe aware of students’ habits
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