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Opportunities for creative expression should be part of the early childhood curriculum. When visual arts are made a part of daily classroom life, children are given the opportunity to learn many skills, express themselves, appreciate beauty and have fun -- all at the same time. The three foundations of Visual Arts are listed below (to view
a clip, click on the image): Art is one of the ways in which people express ideas and feelings.
Just as cultures have different kinds of art, individuals have different
reactions to and opinions about works of art.
Through their art, children express their feelings, thoughts, and
opinions of the world around them. With art, they may be able to
convey ideas and emotions that they are not able to put into words.
The ability to use symbols to make one thing stand for another is an important milestone in cognitive development. Art enhances children's ability to interpret symbols.
The critical component of creative art is the process, rather than the end result or product. Children learn from experiences that allow them to express their ideas and feelings.
Children will begin to make connections between art and other subjects such as science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, physical education, and music. Skills and concepts taught in other content areas can be reinforced through art lessons.
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