New Mexico Public Education Department



Allow Children to Create: How that Process Compares to Product OrientationProcess: Open-Ended, Exploratory, Creative, IndividualizedProduct: Close-Ended, Step-by-Step, Structured, Adult Modeled29724357112000Discovery Child-led art Unique & original Self-expression—No right or wrong way Adult enhances learning by building on skills & knowledge Adult facilitates expression, “Look at the bright red color you used.” “You are really taking time to make the penguin the way you want it.” 3405505-22415500Adult-created sampleFinished product in mindMust follow directionsAll children’s art looks the sameChild may display frustration or no interestColoring books, dittos, or reproducible worksheetsWays to Maximize Children’s Creative Art Experiences (EI 13.1 Creativity):282003511874500Adults Can:Open-Ended Art Experiences & Activities:Be intentionalEncourage exploration of materialsUtilize recycled materialsAllow free access to all materialsValue the uniqueness of each child’s creative artworkAllow children to have a choice in materials they use Have open-ended discussions about children’s art process:“Can you tell me about it?” Use descriptive language—“interesting” or “colorful,” avoid judgements that cue students to please the teacher like “pretty” or “I like that”35198058763000Finger paintingWatercolor paintingStringing beadsClay or playdough creationsStamping or printingDrawing with various pencils, crayons, or markersPainting with unusual tools (toothbrush, flyswatter, squirt bottles, toys) Making collages using recycled materials (e.g., tissue paper, beads, buttons, bottle tops, paper towel rolls, magazines, ribbon, confetti, pipe cleaners, sequins, yarn, fabric scraps, items from nature). ................
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