Reflection

As the life of a child develops, especially those between the ages of 1 ½ and 11 or so, it is very important to understand what is going through their minds, the way their brain works and the understanding of their work. It is a task that may seem impossible, however with simple questions and observations teachers can learn a lot of information about a child: their life style, their living situation, and even their experiences. When a child is learning to paint, mixing colors, understanding the workings of a brush, and the concepts of color changes, it is a phase that may be rewarding or scary depending on the teacher’s involvement with their development. A student’s reaction may depend on the involvement of the teacher such as asking simple questions of what are you creating? Or simple statements along the lines of, your concepts of lines along with the variation of colors creates a very interesting piece here, could you tell me a little bit about it? With these simple steps in mind and the idea of a successful art experience, children must also have a setting to work in, which is created and maintained by the teacher. We as teachers must keep n mind the amount of students, the projects that are expected, table sizes, storage, displays, and area in which to insert themselves into the learning of the children. Room set ups are important allowing for adequate space to sinks, counters, workspaces, and exits. These concepts when spaced out correctly can lead to an atmosphere full of learning, fun, and experimentation.