Art-integrated activities for pre-primary children use creative expression to teach core concepts. These activities foster holistic development, including cognitive, socio-emotional, language, and fine motor skills.
Art Integrated Learning (AIL) is a pedagogical approach where art becomes the medium for teaching and learning concepts across various subjects.
The core objectives include:
Making learning joyful and engaging to build a positive attitude towards education.
Encouraging free expression and curiosity about their environment through observation and exploration.
Developing essential skills like fine motor control , problem-solving, and communication.
Fostering socio-emotional competencies, such as empathy, teamwork, and self-confidence, through collaborative and expressive activities.
Examples of Art-Integrated Activities
These activities use simple, often recycled or natural, materials to link artistic experiences with early learning objectives.
Activity
Recognizing and creating basic shapes (circles, triangles, squares); developing fine motor skills and hand strength.
Children enjoyed the activity.