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CHD 202
Self- concepts can be defined as the child’s growing awareness of his or her
own characteristics and how these are similar to or different from those of
others.
Self-acceptance are children that feel good about themselves and believe
they can do things well.
2. List five (5) important points for encouraging self-acceptance through the art
program.
3. List five (5) ways in which a peer group meets the needs of children.
• The child finds models for behavior and achievement among peer grou members and
their activities.
• The peer group makes it possible for the child to get the attention that he or she discovers
he or she needs and wants.
• The child learns to view himself or herself in different ways as he or she identifies with
the group.
• The group furnishes a support in asking or doing certain things.
• The child is growing toward maturity with the help of the group as he or she learns to rely
less on his or her parents.
3. How do creative arts help children express their feelings? The creative art
process allows children to visually translate personal feelings as well as
ideas. Art thus becomes emotional catharsis
• Welcome each child into the room. Make the child feel wanted and special.
• When speaking to children,, look into their eyes.
• When speaking to children, use their names.
• Understand that children like to feel proud of themselves.
• Talk with and listen to every child as much as possible.
• Use a normal speaking voice.
1) The first of these is called large- to small muscles. Large gross and small fine.
2) Second direction of growth from head to toe ( or top to bottom) is called
cephalocaudal development . This growth pattern explains why a baby is able to
hold up his head long before his able to walk.
3) Third pattern is from inside to outside. This explain the ability of a baby to roll
over before his is able to push himself up with his arms.
3. Where are large muscles located in the body? Give several examples of
large muscle activities for young children.
Large muscle are located arms, legs, neck, and trunk . Activities that
exercise large muscles include group murals, tracing body shapes, easel
painting, clay pounding , and crayon rubbing. Running , jumping etc
4. Where are small muscles located in the body? Give several examples of
small muscle activities for young children.
Small muscles are located in the fingers, hands, and wrists are used in
art activities such painting. cutting, pasting, and clay modeling
Hand –eye coordination the use of hand(s) and eyes at the same time.
Visual acuity the ability to see and recognize shape and form.
Sensorimotor –Derived from the two words sensory and motor referring to the
physical act of ding. Sensorimotor learning involves the body and its senses as they
are used in doing.
8. Tell how each of the following be used in art activities: touch, sight, color
concepts, and concept of change.
Touch—Art activities that use the sense of touch teach children many important
concepts. Increased ability to discriminate among textures develops through
creative activities.
Sight—Art activities involve the sense of sight as well as touch. A child sees and
feels the art material being used. The sense of sight in artwork helps the child learn
many important concepts.
Color concepts—Concepts about colors are learned in the art program. While
painting and drawing, children learn the names of colors, how to mix colors, and
how to make colors lighter or darker. The child learns that colors are not set, but
can be changed if he or she chooses to do so.
cxwebMayesky, M. (2009). Creative activities for young children. Clifton Park, NY:
Delmar Cengage Learning.