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ART CENTER
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ART CENTER One of the greatest drives human
beings have is to express themselves. Young children are no exception.
Provides children time for free exploration and creative play with various media (The blank page is powerful
Develops the children’s fine motor skills
ART CENTER Provides opportunities for children
to make inter-curricular connections
Develop their ability to critique and appreciate fine art
A place for young children to explore the world of scribbles, shapes, designs and pictures
ART CENTER A fun place to work
independently or in cooperation with others to develop and strengthen concepts and skills
To expose children to a variety of mediums in different ways
Should encourage the children’s individual expression and creativity
Available as a free choice
What the children learn
Creativity and individuality Imagination Master simple shapes and colors Communication skills Fine motor skills: pre-writing skills,
squeezing and gripping, enhancing muscle development and coordination
Conceptualization
Questions to consider
Where will children put their finished art?
Can they get to the finished art spot without having to carry a very, heavily painted paper through ALL of the other interest centers?
Is the Art Center close to the hand washing sink or bathroom?
Is the Art Center accessible to children?
Guidelines - Location
Near a sink Have good natural light Have sufficient space so that
children can work comfortably Must be easy to clean
Guidelines – Art Materials
Accessible to the children Related to other classroom
experiences(ex: theme-related material)
Different levels of ability Labeled materials
Guidelines – Art Materials
Diverse collection from the following categories: Drawing materials Paint materials Three-dimensional art material Collage material Tools
Tips for Inclusion
Have a range of writing and painting implements (thin, stubby, big and small) so that children can use tools appropriate to their dexterity level.
Experiment with tabletop easels, large pieces of paper on the floor, and paper inside a shirt-size box to find a comfortable work surface for every child.
FurnishingsTables – smooth surfaceChairsHigh, closed storage – for adult useLow, open multi-unit storage shelves
– for children’s useEaselsDrying rackHooks or pegsDisplay space – for two-dimensional
and three-dimensional art
Art MaterialsFinger paint and
Tempera PaintWatercolorsBrushes of
various sizesPlay doughSponges of
various shapes and sizes
Various types of paper including finger paint paper
Stamps and stamp pads
FabricsScissors
Art MaterialsPencils, pens,
markers, colored pencils, crayons and chalk
Tape, glue sticks, and glue bottles
Collage materialsStickersCraft foams
Art printsNewspapers and
magazinesYarns, ribbons,
strings and straws
Various colors of craft sticks
Other MaterialsApronsWater spray bottlesHand washTowelsPans of soapy waterCleaning ragsMops
Sources
Allen, M. (2007). Early Childhood Centers, Grades PreK-K. Huntington Beach: Creative Teaching Press.
Carmouche, T. (M.Ed.) (2011, May 1). Establishing Learning Centers in an Early Childhood Classroom Setting. Child Development and Lifelong Learning. Lecture conducted from University of Louisiana, Lafayette.
Pardee, M. (2005). Equipping and Furnishing Early Childhood Facilities.Community Investment Community for Kids Resource Guide, 3, 44.
Petersen, E. A. (1996) A Practical Guide to Early Childhood Planning, Methods, and Materials: the what, why, and how of lesson plans. Where It Happens: Basic Elements of the Setting (pp. 112-130). Massachusetts-Allyn & Bacon.