UMI

                                  Art in early childhood years plays a crucial role in the development and growth of children. It provides a opportunity for young minds to explore, create, and communicate in ways that are uniquely their own. Now, Children are definitely no strangers to art. But as an educator, I've observed that many children's exposure to art is often limited to copying or replicating artwork or crafts made by the teacher. This kind of approach focuses solely on the end result, where there's a right and wrong way of doing art. It is called product-based art. However, research has shown that focusing on the process of creating art has a broader impact on children’s learning. It actually helps develop valuable creative skills and attitudes that go far beyond just the art room. Process art emphasizes the crea...