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No matter a parent, or an early care and learning professional, by expanding our viewpoints children can begin to develop a global perspective.
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Discovery! Here's a geography & art project that teaches children their place in the world and pinpoints their place in their own communities and homes. There are many reasons why this project is a fun and cool way to initiate a conversation with your little ones that touches on the environment, current events and diversity. It is imperative that children develop a sense of self that extends beyond their immediate surroundings. We all should be so fortunate.
For more information on helping early learners to go global, please visit Kid World Citizen. n♥
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"Every child is an artist, the problem is staying an artist when you grow up." ~Picasso
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From birth, children are budding artists. Toting art supplies for sweet babies support the development of their fine motor skills. Something as simple as a piece of junk mail and a crayon ignites pretend play and unleashes their imagination. Undoubtedly, children love pretend play and imagining themselves in our shoes while we're at "work" and it can lead to great conversation while in the car. I used to recite the grocery list for my son. He would listen attentively to the sound of my voice, and then wait for me to pause so that he could write (scribble) notes on his paper. As he continues to grow older, he still enjoys creative writing. n♥
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I think it is wonderful that you share this special passion for free expression with your son! What a wonderful piece of art, you and he must be very proud! I also love creating an environment in my home that allows my children to explore their creative sides. Do you have a portfolio for his work? If so, how do you decide what to keep in it?
ReplyDeleteThank You! I purchased a wonderful portfolio from an online retailer, that is large in size, and has his name added on the front. Over the years, we agreed which pieces to add. In a recent peek, he was amazed at how much has amassed over the years. It is a lot of fun to "remember when".
ReplyDeleteI think Bryce is very talented. He artwork is beautiful. It seems as if he is very creative. It is wonderful that you keep up with his artwork.
ReplyDeleteI love that you understand how wrong it is to limit a child with a specific outcome of an art project. Their imagination is so active during a free art activity. The process is what is important, not the end product.
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I have several art activities of our son's stored in a box in our closet. It is also so nice to pull the box down and see how his art skills evolved through the years.