CD21

Chapters 13, 14, 15, 16

The Art Center

• A suggestion• Convenient and self-serve• Well-stocked• Organized• Has clear expectations for behavior• A drying area• A holding area• A display area

Evaluating an Art Center

• Why evaluate an art center?– Pg 299 – Checklist of 12 criteria

• The Art Center’s Makeover– Checklist– Evaluate priorities and budgetary needs– Select action plan– Implement action plan– Evaluate action plan

The Teacher’s Role

• Art Specialist– Know about art, artists, and terms– Experience with a variety of art medium

• Art Responder– Body language = verbal language– Positive, appreciative, and inquisitive– Discuss art in a serious and constructive way– Share what you see in color, line, shape, and process

• Art Troubleshooter

Responding to Children’s Art

• Art Troubleshooter – Offer Encouragement, guidance, and direction

• The child may not accept, trust, or act on their creative urges

– Children who copy– Children who refuse to try– Children who criticize others– Children who do not have an idea– Children who want others to do it for them

Children’s Drawing PC Freeware

• Drawing for Children

• Drawing with Uncle Fred

• How to Draw

• PaintDotNet

• TuxPaint

• Educational Freeware

Children’s Drawing Mac Freeware

• Drawing Board

• Curious George

• RainBox

• ArtRage

• TuxPaint

• Educational Freeware