We have been talking about colors and artists off and on all year. This week we are looking at the art of Van Gogh, Renoir, Rembrandt and Picasso (more artists if we have time). Today I showed the children two pictures and the children were to tell me the artist. We repeated the process for several prints. They were amazingly accurate.
We are also learning to draw. Hopefully, you have seen the large papers with black crayon drawings. This activity incorporates a lot of wonderful skills...listening, following directions, small motor skills, creating shapes, lines and letters and more. The children also discovered when they drew something a second or third time that they got better! We drew a spider, a ladybug, a bird, a pig and more. I give the children's directions from Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Animals. I drew on a clipboard and demonstrated for the kids and they watched and copied. They did a wonderful job.
Ed Emberley's drawing books are a great introduction for preschoolers. Check out his website http://www.edemberley.com/pages/main.aspx and look at your bookstore or local library for his books.
When you are out and about, pay attention to art. Take some time to visit local sculptures. Need ideas??? http://metamoracommunityprek.blogspot.com/2012/02/sculpture-unit-2012.html Have an easel? Bring it outdoors to encourage creativity.
Take some time this week to draw, sculpt and create with your child.
