Art in the Preschool Classroom | Short 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