Art for children

Art for children: it ain’t what you make…

These photos were taken last week while L was painting and really remind me what art for children is all about. She had so much fun playing with the paint and was very focused on what she was doing. There was no chatting – which is unusual for L! – she was really in the moment, enjoying and creating.
Art for children is all about the process. It’s about making your mark, trying new materials, experimenting with the colours, shapes and feel. It’s about gaining confidence and taking risks. It’s about fun and enjoying the moment.
There was no end product in L’s art – she was not interested in keeping the final painting at all. For her it was all about the doing.
We’re resolving to try lots of new art materials this year and to try all sorts of techniques.
Just for the doing.
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I came across this blog on PINTEREST. I think its serves as a great reminder to us that it is about the experiences for the children, not the finial piece of art. We shouldn't place boundaries on children of what their art should or shouldn't look like. The title says it all "Art for children: it ain’t what you make…" it isn't what we make, it is what they make. We also need to remember to let the children explore with various mediums with their art, and let them get messy. Who know's maybe they are the next Pablo Picasso's of our future.