Joyful Noise Preschool and Childcare

What actually happens in the art area?
How does having “free” art choice benefit my child?
Why does my child bring home glue “blobs”?
Children love to put paint on paper, glue things together, and pound a lump of clay.
Working with art materials offers children opportunities to experiment with color,
shape, design, and texture. As they engage in art activities, children develop an
awareness and appreciation of pleasant sensory experiences-which is the beginning of
aesthetic development and express their individual ideas and feelings. They learn to
value and appreciate their own creations and those of other children.
For young children, the process of creating is what's most important, not what they
actually create. Art promotes all aspects of children's development. As they draw,
paint, and make collages, children experiment with color, line, shape, and size. They use
paints, fabrics, and chalk to make choices, try out ideas, plan, and experiment. They
learn about cause and effect when they mix colors.
Through art, children express how they feel, think, and view the world. Art is an
outlet that lets children convey what they may not be able to say with words.
Involvement with a rich variety of art materials instills confidence and pride. Art
activities help children to refine small muscle movements and develop fine motor
control.