Art... A colourful class collage with clay on a picture of a chameleon. The learners used cars and paint to create the background on the brown paper. Whole class activities are good for communication and social skills. When the theme or phonic for the week is integrated, it creates a rich environment for directed learning and meaningful discussions. These diverse understandings and discussions are the heart of constructivism, where children are considered to be active learners who construct their own knowledge. Art works best when there are multiple stations that allow learners to rotate through the creative process. Rotating stations helps learners with shorter concentration span to complete art activities. Educators should be aware of the enormous emotional impact that “a sense of achievement” can have on a learner’s self confidence. Self confidence is essential for learners to establish a positive self image. Different art mediums and experiences are essential for fundamental brain development and creativity.
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