This document discusses the importance of creative arts in early childhood classrooms. It notes that art supports free play, exploration, and experimentation for young children. Art also helps children practice a wide range of skills. The document outlines developmental benefits of art such as engaging children through multi-sensory learning and developing muscle control. It recommends that teachers provide a variety of art materials and sit with children to interact and help them during art activities.

1. IMPORTANCE OF
CREATIVE ARTS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD
CLASSROOMS
ALEXIE WHITE

2. WHY ART IS IMPORTANT FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT?
• Art is a activity that supports free play in children.
• Having different types materials to do art provides children with the
opportunity to explore and experiment.
• Art helps children practice a wide range of skills that are useful in life
and in learning.

3. DEVELOPMENTAL BENEFITS OF ART
• Creative arts engage young children through multi-sensory.
• When making art young children develop control of their muscles.
• Language Developemnt through art provides learning words for colors and what
actions you do while your painting.

4. ART EXPERIENCES
• Art is a experience that provides happiness and challenges.
• Art activities provide young children with sensory learning
experiences that can be done at their own rate.
• Instruction in art provides ways to involve different modes of
learning.
• Children learn thinking skills and how to master tasks.

5. TALK TO YOUR STUDENTS WHILE DOING ART
• When its time for art activities provide a wide range
of materials to use.
• As a teacher you should sit with the child and
interact with them.
• Help the child create their drawing.

6. HYPERLINK PAGE
• http://www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-importance-of-art-in-
child-development/