A story of the arts, the creativity of a child, and one of my best moments in teaching. Thank you for sharing this, Sally.
This week Jennie Fitzkee shares with us one of the teaching experiences which resulted in a wonderful suprise. A small child who noticed something in a masterpiece that Jennie has not noticed before….
“Starry Night” II by Jennie Fitzkee
I will never underestimate children and art. This story is why.
I have been introducing a variety of styles of art to children as we prepare our annual Art Show for the community. Currently we are learning about France, and that’s a perfect opportunity to highlight art. We are creating ‘masterpieces’, allowing each child to work on his or her piece multiple times until they feel it is just right.
Each piece in itself holds a story, because the end result is often far more than what the child imagined, or what I expected. Sometimes a story is so remarkable, or so startling, that it needs to be told. This is…
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A Teacher's Reflections 
I left a comment on Sally’s blog, Jennie.
Best wishes, Pete.
Thank you, Pete. Finally home from work and heading over to Sally’s blog.
Popping over to Read…I’m intrigued!
Thanks, Annika!
Yep, one of the greats!
Thanks, Laura! 😊
Ah, how lovely you gave Liam control over his painting, Jennie. What a beautiful Starry Night he created. I have a print of Starry Night on my wall. It’s one of my favourite paintings. I had to check for the red house too. Beside my print is a beautiful starry night painting (an original) done by my granddaughter when she was three. It’s just as special.
Starry Night is the only poster I have hanging in my classroom. Everything else is children’s art. I often wonder why some teachers don’t give children control. The world is their oyster, and we are their ocean. I’m so glad you had to check for the red house, too! Wonderful that you have your granddaughter’s rendition alongside your print.
I love to display children’s work in the classroom. It gives them such a sense of belonging and of ownership, it shows they are valued. I cringe at all the classrooms filled with purchased posters and photocopied cut-out “crafts” and coloured “art”. Children’s own work has far more appeal.
Yes! You’re absolutely right, Norah.
Thanks, Jennie.
You are welcome. 🙂
I know what you mean by seeing art through children’s eyes. Great post, thank you!
So glad you liked it! Thank you, Cecilia.
I was always impressed at your knowing to frame the children’s art projects and taking days to complete art rather than teaching them to scribble over printed pages! This was one of my first reasons I followed You, Jennie.
I didn’t know that, Robin. That’s so good to hear! We’re getting ready to prepare for the annual art show as soon as March turns the corner. Where has the year gone??