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Art and Creativity at Aspire Atherstone

Incorporating art and creative activities into early education settings is one of the most effective ways to promote early childhood development. Creative activities, such as drawing, painting, sculpting or cutting, encourages creative expression and exploration. It also helps to stimulate a child’s brain, enhancing their cognitive, emotional, and social development.

At Aspire, we incorporate art and creative projects into our curriculum and have dedicated learning spaces for art activities that are easily accessible. Recently at Aspire Early Education Atherstone, the children have been putting their art and creative skills to the test by creating beautiful artwork with different resources and objects!

Discover more about some of their recent projects and the benefits of promoting art and creativity in early education.

Fun Creative Activities for each Age Group

At Aspire Atherstone, each of the Nursery, Toddler and Kinder rooms participate in a range of different art and craft activities throughout their curriculum.

In Atherstone’s Wattle Room, the children are very interested in exploring wild animals. To explore this interest in a classroom setting, the children carefully dipped wildlife animal toys into paint and then onto paper to make an awesome piece of artwork! The children in the Banksia room have recently explored their artistic skills using stamps. They chose their coloured stamp and pressed it down to create their amazing artwork.

In our Lillypilly 3-year-old Kinder room, the children experiment with paint brushes and drawing patterns, as well as cutting activities. This helps them think creatively and innovatively but also develops their fine motor skills in a variety of ways.

The educators in the Bluebells Nursery room encourage the children to explore a variety of patterns through their painting experiences. The children had the opportunity to explore using the templates on the large easel paper.

SketchRoo Incursion Program

At Aspire Atherstone we offer a few different incursion programs and one of children’s favourite incursions is Sketchroo by Denver. SketchRoo drawing classes and workshops offer hands-on, child-friendly, and relevant subject matter to spark creativity and increase knowledge retention. The program extends the children's artistic side through paints, crayons, pastels, and items that can be used within the room. Recently during the SketchRoo program, the children used a variety of tools to create their own artwork on the sketching boards. This created vibrant colours as they each made their own artwork.

The SketchRoo program supports children’s creativity and innovation, as well as their social and emotional regulation through art.

Benefits of Art and Creativity in Early Education

Art and creativity play a crucial role in early childhood education, offering a range of developmental benefits that extend beyond the enjoyment it provides. Learn more about some of these benefits below.  

Cognitive Development

  • Problem-Solving Skills: Engaging in creative activities such as drawing and painting, helps children learn to solve problems. They experiment with different methods and materials, which enhances their ability to think critically and independently.
  • Language Development: Artistic activities stimulate conversations about colors, shapes, and processes, expanding children's vocabulary and communication skills.

Emotional Development

  • Expression of Feelings: Art provides a safe and expressive outlet for children to let out their emotions and thoughts that they might not yet be able to communicate with words.
  • Self-Esteem and Confidence: Creating art also builds a child's sense of accomplishment and boosts their self-esteem. Positive feedback from educators and peers also reinforces their confidence.

Social Development

  • Collaboration and Teamwork: Group art projects teach children how to collaborate, share materials, and give positive feedback to one another.
  • Cultural Awareness: Exposure to diverse art forms and styles helps children appreciate different cultures and perspectives, fostering inclusivity and empathy.

Physical Development

  • Fine Motor Skills: Activities like drawing, cutting, and sculpting enhance fine motor skills by requiring precise hand movements.
  • Hand-Eye Coordination: Coordinating what they see with their hand movements is essential for tasks such as drawing and painting, which aids in overall motor skill development.

Creativity and Innovation

  • Imagination: Art stimulates children's imaginations, encouraging them to explore and discover new ideas and concepts.
  • Innovation: By experimenting with different techniques and materials, children learn to think creatively and innovatively, skills that are valuable in all areas of life.

Art and creativity are fundamental to early childhood education, supporting holistic development and helping children develop essential life skills and appreciation for art. To learn more about our Aspire Atherstone curriculum, book a tour of our centre today or enquire now.

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