Let's Inspire kids to Write!

USinG aRt To InSPiRe KiDs To WRiTe

Art Work Created by Students in the First Grade - Ages 6-7

  

Each And eVeRy Child has soMe artiStic Abilities.

 

Getting little kids to write is not easy, but it can be very rewarding! For some young students, it might be difficult to control the movements of pencils on paper, and others simply cannot come up with something to write about. Yet, the ability to write clearly and legibly is important for all students and we teachers need to go the extra mile to help them improve their writing skills. I wnat to  give my students exposure to fun and exciting activities that inspire them to expand their vision of themselves and the world around them, to create new things, share ideas, and to strive for more than they thought possible. I also believe that each and every child has artistic abilities. Self-expression comes easily and naturally for some children, but continuous coaxing might be necessary for others. 

 My goal is to make writing a fun and effortless process for my students, while teaching them how to focus and concentrate, make decisions, solve problems, plan sequences, and develop hand-eye coordination. Last year, I have noticed astounding results with students who started the school year experiencing learning difficulties. Overall, reading and math levels improved for my students, and their problem-solving skills and concentration increased dramatically.



My students learn that you don’t have to wait for adulthood to become a writer or illustrator. It’s also okay if you’re not pleased with your artwork or if your writing isn’t perfect to form—we all improve with practice. And finally, we don’t need to worry about being “better” or “the best.” Each child learns to be proud of the products of their imagination. My students also realized that it is good to be inspired by another artist and to learn by attempting to copy their work. I learned just how well they learned this lesson when they spontaneously attempted to recreate their art teacher’s drawing of an eagle. I was amazed by their attention to detail and near-perfect replication of that eagle. By incorporating arts and crafts during my writing sessions and journaling at this young age, I hope to prevented negative feelings.
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Picasso Inspired Art - Created by 6 and 7 year old first graders.

Students used: construction paper; markers; oil pastels, water color paint and colored pencils.  about writing.

 

 



 



 

 

Mix Media - Paper, crayons, markers, watercolor paint, and fabric.

Mix Media - Kids were learning about how people around the world  use masks to celebrate their heritage.



Kids really enjoyed using the highlighters to make their work pop.

 Owls and Cats - Created by 6 and 7 year old students. They used pens, construction paper, markers and highlighters. So much fun to see them create in their own unique ways.

 

 

Created for: "My crazy insect" science project. 

 

 CONSERVATION PROJECT: WE USED RECYCLED PAPER AND COTTON FABRICS.

  Each And eVeRy Child has soMe artiStic Abilities.

 

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Picasso Inspired Art - Created by 6 and 7 year old first graders.

Students used: construction paper; markers; oil pastels, water color paint and colored pencils.

 

Please follow the link for more information on how we can help this teacher continue to inspire and motivate her students to become the next generation of authors and illustrators:

http://www.donorschoose.org/we-teach/272847/?active=true