Painting and drawing plays an important role in children's learning. One of the first ways that young children are able to record their ideas, thoughts and fascinations is through mark-making.
Not only is it critical for their thinking, as they make connections with their experiences and express them on paper, but it also touches on other areas of the curriculum, for example, physical co-ordination as they hold a paintbrush; collaborative skills as they work on a large-scale painting with peers; and independence as they make their own choices about what colours or materials to select.
Providing high-quality paints, crayons, brushes, easels and paper will give children the tools to bring their ideas to life. But equally important is the practitioner's role.
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