Forum Post 3: Anissa Nelson

 What speaks to you?
One of the major things that stuck out to me was the difference between art integration and art enhancement in the classroom. As a Kindergarten teacher, I feel like I do a decent job including singing, dancing, and art projects in the classroom. However, I must admit that I never even realized there were standards for art! Going forward, I can already imagine some ways that I can incorporate the art standards into some of the units we already do in Kindergarten.

    Does it give you any ideas?
One idea I had was to have more discussions with students about what they observe in pictures from our read aloud books. Some of the observations that students were making from the art shocked me! As we all know, many times, the illustrations in a book help us paint more of a picture than what we get from the words alone. I think it would be beneficial to teach students how to have those meaningful observations of art and later connect that to making observations of illustrations to help build comprehension.

    How do you integrate art into your current curriculum?
I integrate art into my current curriculum through songs, dance, and art projects typically related to current units or holidays.

    Other reactions?
I love watching all of these videos on how to integrate art into the classroom. Since I am coming from a school that does not have an art program, I realize how important it is for me to begin to integrate the art standards into my curriculum!

It's wonderful to hear about your commitment to integrating art into your kindergarten classroom! Your approach not only enriches the learning environment but also helps foster creativity and critical thinking among your students. As you explore incorporating art standards, consider using stories and visuals from Islamic teachings, like those found in Surah Yaseen, to create culturally relevant art projects. This could help students connect more deeply with both the artistic and spiritual aspects of their education. Keep inspiring creativity. https://surahyaseeenpdf.com/

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