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It demonstrates:
•the elements of a supportive learning environment
•decision making when planning and organising the learning
environment
•intentional teaching practices such as modelling
•advice about promoting the development of children’s visual art
knowledge, skills and dispositions
•the importance of sharing perspectives with families.
The kindergarten art studio
Chris-Anne Aroney
Designated space for an art studio
For example, when we added water colours to the easels with various
sized paint brushes I talked about the materials to the group. I then
demonstrated the techniques, modelling the dip, wipe and paint method.
Respecting the process, respecting the work
Allowing children the necessary
time to create their artworks
demonstrates respect for the
processes by which those pieces
of art are made.
This canvas was also made available for the next two weeks for all
parents to make their contributions. It now hangs in our art studio.
Discoveries
By physically engaging with the curriculum, the families agreed that
their children were engaged in a living curriculum within an
empowering learning environment – one that will truly equip them
for a future of lifelong learning.