Today I want to talk about some very important information about teaching visual arts to children. So, before you buy art supplies, set up your environment or pick out the cute arts and craft lesson, you need to know The Way Children Make Art. This is something that took me 30 years to understand and master. What I learned over these years putting my art apron on, setting up art lessons and getting hands dirty with paint is that The Way Children Make Art is key to their experience and being creative.
Sensory Art
Really you need to know how their noodle (brain) works first! OK, I can hear some of you right now thinking… but Spramani what does this have to do with art lessons, art supplies and having fun making art?
Trust me…it has everything to do with it! I learned children do not learn art the way adults do, or even process what they see like us. You want your art lessons to be effective, engage your student, and of course make your children creative thinkers. But none of this can happen if you have no idea how to enhance your lessons in the best way for children to cognitively process sensory art information.
New Art Book
Additionally I’m sharing the key things I discovered from teaching well over 200,000 children during my career. And I finally documented all of this research in my new book—The Way Children Make Art.
In my groundbreaking art science method, I explain how visual perception, cognitive processing, and fine-motor movement are sensory systems. I explain how to use this sensory system to teach children better techniques for drawing and painting and crafting. I explore all three areas in detail in my new book.
This book is a quick read (about two hours) and it can completely change the way you view children and how you approach teaching ever again—even in other academic subjects! You’ll want to order it here: The Way Children Make Art (it’s only $5.99)
Spramani Elaun, is an artist and graphic designer who has dedicated most of her career to childhood art education, becoming one of the first international art trainers. She has authored several books, leads workshops, develops curriculums, and runs the Nature of Art for Kids® art school & art supply company. Spramani holds degrees in Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Visual Communications, Print Media, and Fine Arts.
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