Art Displays In School

So much being said about Snow White ‘s drawings in school. It is also comforting to know that the school puts up children’s drawings around the classroom and at reception area no matter how bad or untidy the drawings are. The displays are changed frequently, according to themes as well as when important festivals are celebrated  in the country. The children’s drawings just make the place so alive, so colourful, it is almost like stepping into fairyland, and bringing memories of your childhood. As a child, my teachers did display our Art pieces too, but only selected pieces, usually the well done ones.  Hence, when I saw Snow White’s drawings being displayed, I felt so proud of her. I would never fail to bring to her attention whenever her piece of drawing is put up. Perhaps as a result, she treasures all her masterpieces very well, keeping every single piece in a big folder. I think I have to get her another new folder soon.

Talking About Art

It is after the display that the children are allowed to bring their art pieces home. By doing so, children take pride in their work and feel proud of themselves. The school also goes one step further by engaging children in discussing about their art. For example, one month before Mooncake Festival, the pupils had already started to make simple lanterns for the celebrations. Although each child had the same lantern but each could paste/colour their favourite objects on it. The teacher would discuss with the child and ask them why they had chosen that particular object/colour. This is an effort to make the child talk or verbalise , hence developing his or her oral skills too. What a good way to nurture children’s interest and appreciation for Art.  After learning this from the teacher, I also learned to talk to my kids before drawing and after when she had completed the whole process. (At home, you may want to play some music you’re when your child does her/his drawing. )Try it out, you will be amused and amazed by their reasonings. They are afterall kids !