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Tag Archives: teaching art
Art and Music and Italy
We are learning about Italy, which is just perfect as we prepare for our annual Art Show. It’s only a few days into the learning, and already we are bursting at the seams in the best of ways. Here is … Continue reading
Posted in art, children's books, Early Education, Expressing words and feelings, Imagination, Inspiration, Learning About the World, music, picture books, Teaching young children, The Arts
Tagged art, Art and children, art masterpieces, Cassatt, Early Education, Inspiration, Italy, Monet, O'Keeffe, Seurat, Symphony Orchestra, teaching art, teaching young children
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“The Scream”, Round 2
Alex liked his painting of “The Scream.” He called it “The Yeller Who Was Lost”, because he couldn’t remember scream, and he knew the painting had been lost. Actually, Alex liked the original art by Edvard Munch far more than … Continue reading
Understanding Art and Heart
In September, I send large folders home to children and their families to decorate, together. Throughout the year, these folders are used to transport their child’s art work each time we send it home. It’s our Art Pony Express, delivering … Continue reading
Posted in art, Early Education, Imagination, Inspiration, Quotes, Teaching young children
Tagged art, children's art, Early Education, preschool, teaching art, teaching young children
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The Art Show Begins
Next week we begin in earnest to prepare for our annual Art Show for the entire community. In past years children have painted major works of art. I am never surprised when they love a piece of art. I am … Continue reading
Behold the Art Show
Children were sitting together as I carefully picked up each ‘masterpiece’, mounted and framed, and labeled with a title. They knew this was IT, seeing the results of their love and labor. I held up each piece, one at a … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching young children, Uncategorized
Tagged art, art museum, Matisse, Monet, self esteem, teaching art, teaching young children, van Gogh
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“Starry Night” II
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 … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching young children, Uncategorized
Tagged art, classical music, education, Starry Night, teaching art, teaching young children
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Doctor Dave, and Art
Art can sneak up on you when you least expect it. When that happens, open your mind and be ready. It’s a thrilling experience. I sliced my finger badly with a hedge trimmer…ouch! Off to the ER after pouring a … Continue reading
Posted in Teaching young children, Uncategorized
Tagged art, S.T.E.A.M, teaching art, teaching young children, The Art in S.T.E.A.M
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Classical Music is the Inspiration for Art
Yesterday I introduced classical music to my preschool classroom, and it was one of my best days of teaching. This story has added wonderful twists and turns; the art of Eric Carle and Wassily Kandinsky, and the new Caldecott Honor … Continue reading
The Art Show, and How Books and Music Make the Difference
Eric Carle is a well renowned children’s book author and illustrator. His museum in Amherst, MA draws visitors from around the world. The museum’s focus is on picture book art, because that’s what Eric Carle does, and he does it … Continue reading