Art in the Preschool Classroom | Short Course
About Course
In this course we look at, among other things, the developmental stages of children’s art and the great role that art plays in the total development of the child. We look at what children’s art should not look like, and what quality children’s art should look like. We also provide important tips for preparing art lessons in the preschool classroom and managing art supply purchases.
In this course we look at the following Topics:
Chapter 1: Developmental stages of children’s art
Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson 2: Scribble stage
Lesson 3: Pre-schematic stage
Lesson 4: Schematic stage
Lesson 5: Children with special needs
Chapter 2: The role of art in the total development of the child
Lesson 1: Cognitive development
Lesson 2: Perceptual development
Lesson 3: Motor development
Lesson 4: Language development
Lesson 5: Mathematics development
Lesson 6: Emotional development
Lesson 7: Social development
Lesson 8: Aesthetic development
Lesson 9: Entrepreneurs
Chapter 3: Product vs Process
Lesson 1: Product vs Process
Lesson 2: What children’s art should not look like
Lesson 3: What children’s art should look like
Chapter 4: Lesson planning and preparation
Lesson 1: Planning and purchasing inventory
Lesson 2: Planning and preparation
Lesson 3: The art lesson
Course Content
Developmental stages of children’s art
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Introduction
02:52 -
Scribble Stage
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Pre-Schematic Stage
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Schematic Stage
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Children with Special Needs
01:40
The role of art in the total development of the child
Product vs Process
Lesson Planning and Preparation
Final Exam | Art in the Preschool
Kursussertifikaat | Course Certificate
Verdien jou sertifikaat van voltooiing | Earn your certificate of completion
Student Ratings & Reviews
I have always loved art and doing art alongside kids, this has definitely opened my eyes to common mistakes we make unconsciously. AWESOME!
Very good tips and practical activities
This helped me see more detail into the artwork in the classroom of any age. Thank you
Great course and very informative
Easy to follow and understand course material.
Learned a lot, thank you!
I enjoyed the course
Thank you for a very meaningful course. The content was both practical and applicable and I will definitely be able to apply what I have learnt in my classroom next year.