Fine Motor Leads to Fine Arts (Part 10)

It's Friday! That means it's FINE MOTOR FRIDAY!
I'm thinkin' Fine Motor!! I'm thinkin' FINE Arts!! 
LUV me this piece! LUV Mondrian!!
The master-piece above is my own WonderBoy's kindergarten art project.
So simple. GEOMETRY + FINE ARTS + KINDERGARTEN = SO BRILLIANT! 

I've referenced Mondrian here before (need further Wikipedia insight?) A reflection of his characteristic geometric style is easily referenced in art projects for children of all ages! 

It's not a big leap back from Mondrian to a 'geometric' look at the letters of the alphabet. Here's a playful X to mark the spot: tactile gluing of cut bits of paper. 

Every time we make letters 'meaningful' through interaction for young children -- we lay a stronger foundation for all reading experiences of the future. 

Speaking of cut bits...... did you see my post from yesterday all about Earth Day? I LUV'd watching the serious efforts with scissors. We have to allow time to master the 'basics' with children, in order to be able to help them apply these foundation-skills in Fine Arts investigations together as they mature. 

Bring on the SCISSORS!

                        

               BRING ON THE CRAYONS!!!

BRING ON THE MARKERS!!!

Children are so proud of their efforts.... recognize their work! 
Kindergarten-kiddos were THRILLED to share their projects during my author-visit.

We start when they're young by encouraging story-telling within children's art. We can 'transcribe' the details of their stories -- saving the story's meaning -- to share with other loved ones after the fact.

When you can share your emotions..... you are empowered indeed!

Pinned to a child's back at the annual Komen Race for the Cure -- to find the CURE for Breast Cancer.

If we want this type of masterpiece upon maturity in elementary school..... 

We need to support these efforts from the very beginning.... 

and as we see growth -- we celebrate!!! 

When I arrived for my music-lady show, the 5 year old children were all working studiously on their handwriting skills: working on their name, the day of the week, the alphabet and numerals. 

It takes time to develop the fine motor control for pencil-paper skills: time!!!!

Investing that time from the beginning reaps enormous rewards!!

and from last week.......

REMEMBER!!! 

Have the children see you in the process of writing -- 

share your hand-written ideas!!

Today marks our tenth article in the series. Click on the Fine Motor Friday label in the side bar..... or click right here to see the first nine issues, ideas and inspiration! 
    
                                                   -- Debbie --