The children have started painting in earnest, and studying both art and techniques. All this work and joy is in preparation for our annual Art Show. Much more on that to come.
I want to share a funny story this week. In the mind and eyes of a child:
Alex: “Can I see that painting again?”
Me: “Which one?”
Alex: “The yeller that was lost.”
The yeller that was lost?
Of course! “The Scream”, by Edvard Munch. The figure is screaming, or yelling. And, we had talked about how it was lost or stolen, and finally found.
Alex remembered. He loved the intrigue of the art subject, and he really wanted to paint those swirls.
He is doing an excellent job, having returned to his work three times so far.
I’ll forever call that masterpiece “The yeller that was lost.”
Jennie
A Teacher's Reflections 
This story + snapshot is delightful. Your posts — and your students, and your teaching — are the best! Thank you for teaching and sharing these moments with the rest of us.
Thank you so much, Will. Glad you enjoyed this! More to come…
Terrific that your students are getting exposed to art and language, Jennie. You continue to impress me with your teaching approach.
Awww… thanks so much, Steve.
I love that title for ‘The Scream’, makes perfect sense. Can’t wait to see the finished paintings!
Thanks, Marcia! Stay tuned. 🙂
Such an inspiring and lifting story. The boy’s title is great. Hope you post his finished work.
miriam
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed this. I will post it. 🙂
A perfect description of The Scream, from a child’s viewpoint. I always found that painting rather disturbing, but Alex has taken that away, with his simple logic.
Best wishes, Pete.
I heard one time that this was painted to represent the vast distance that the sound of the massive Krakatoa volcano explosion. Do you know if this is true?
I don’t think this is true. I read in different sources that he was walking with friend(s) at sunset, exhausted, and suddenly the sky turned blood red. He felt that a scream was passing through nature.
Love it, Jennie… I doubt I will forget that name now either 🙂
Thank you, Sue. It’s a keeper. 🙂
Fab Jennie!
Thank you, Ritu!
Ha ha! What a great name! Leave it to children to take a classic and put such a wonderful spin on it. 💖
Yes, indeed! 🙂
How precious! I love his name for it. Art is subjective and in the mind of the beholder. I look forward to his finished product.
Thank you, Darlene. The best name, ever! I’ll be posting photos. 😀
They do have a way with words, don’t they?
Yes, they do!
Thank you Jennie for sharing. I am always fascinating by young children. Their minds are taking in and organizing their senses and information. I am also an Early Childhood tutor . Your passion for Early Childhood is enduring and inspiring. Alex is an artist who is liable to be a great scientist.
Thank you so much!
Amen, Jennie. Alex is a thinker and artistic analyst. I am always fascinating by the ECE kids which whom I work. Thank you for sharing Alex’s story.
Amen, indeed. Young children have wonderful minds. They just need inspiration and tools and encouragement. I am the proponent of reading aloud. Makes the biggest difference. Thank you!
Young children also NEED to have other tools other than the symbols on a piece of paper. Thank you for providing kinesthetic and fine motor resources. Reading or telling stories aloud are magical, tis true.
Well said! 🙂
What a charming story!
Thank you, Luanne!
Jennie, you are so lucky to experience the innocence, exuberance, and the wonderful thoughts of young children every day. It must be very satisfying to be a part of helping young minds grow. I look forward to seeing some of the artwork.
I am lucky, Patrick. Being part of making a difference is the best! More art to come. Thank you.
It’s amazing what catches a kid’s imagination. Great story, Jennie!
Thank you, John!
Thanks for sharing these great stories, Jennie!
You are welcome, John. It’s a pleasure.
The yeller that was lost. I love it.
Me, too. It was the best, John.
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Tee-hee! That’s adorable, Jennie. Thanks for sharing, and happy painting!
Thanks, Teagan!
Beautiful art!!!
Thank you!
You’re welcome!
Wonderful story! I love his title.
Thank you! Children have the best way with words, very genuine.
I love the new name for that painting.
I do, too. It is the best!
It is wonderful how a painting can capture the imagination of a child, Jennie. I would love to see Alex’s final painting in due course.
It is wonderful what art can do. I will post his work when he’s finished.
I look forward to seeing it, Jennie.
🙂
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This is a wonderful post on the imagination and perception of a child.
Thank you for reblogging, Charles!
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Thank you for reblogging!
You’re very welcome Jennie 👍
Great! I read in the reader and it did not show the pic. I thought the only painting I knew that could fit was Munch´s. Love the new title!
Thank you! 🙂
What a charming story. Children often see the world through an unfiltered lense and often make more sense than adults. Jennie, your young students, because of you, are free to tell a story as they see it. So wonderful for these children, free to develop a sense of self. Great post. 🙂
Thank you, Karen. We can all learn from children. Unfiltered in how we see
and how we learn is the way to go!
Thank you, Jennie! Karen 🙂
You’re welcome, Karen. 🙂
“The yeller that was lost”….. that’s a good one! My daughter actually studied “The Scream” this term in art as well. Her own drawing of it was quite impressive.
I thought so, too. It’s a great painting to recreate, as your daughter knows. Many thanks!
Looking forward to your annual art show, Jennie! 😊
Thanks, Sarah! Me, too!! 🙂
Aww, such a precious child’s point of view! Children “get” art right in their heart and soul. He’s doing a final job in colors and swirls!! 💙🤗
He is, Robin. And children really do get art right, as long as they have the tools, inspiration, and no adult influence. I love his title!!
Such a gift and it changes their lives. What teacher could do more…
That is so nice. Thank you, Lea.
Thank you. You are giving such a precious gift to the future Jennie. If only there were more teachers like you. 🙂
You’re welcome, Lea. Thank you for all your kind words. 🙂
And what a wonderful title it is!
I love it!
Children have wonderful imaginations and ways of expressing ideas.
They certainly do!
I was fortunate to have a lot of good teachers at exactly the right moments. I am thinking that you are that teacher for so many…Don’t ever think you will not be remembered for these little conversations on the child’s end…No doubt your influence will — like the yeller — never be so lost that you are not remembered!
I think I need to post your words on my computer! Thank you, KC. I do reach many, in host of different ways, and they often stop by. How many high schoolers catch up with their preschool teacher? Lucky me. And you’re right, it’s the little conversations and moments that are really big. I’m so glad you had good teachers!
This is really nice 🙂
Thank you. 🙂