Zart Art Play Based Learning

24/09/2018

Children learn so much through play. It lays the important foundations for developing literacy, numeracy and social skills.

Acknowledging that most parents love their children and want the best for them is essential in developing child welfare in Australia, according to renowned US paediatrician Jack Shonkoff.

29/07/2018

Natural objects encourage creativity and imagination in children by using found objects as figurines during imaginative play. They also provide a sensory benefit as different objects have different textures, sizes, colours and smells. What found objects or natural learning stations do you have in your learning space?

19/07/2018

Encourage children towards open-ended outcomes:
"What can you create with the available objects?"
OR
"What materials do I need to make (fill in the blank)?"

14/07/2018

A great activity idea for teaching emotional development to kids can be found in the value of creating handwritten letters.
Each letter can hold different social meanings as letters are usually written during important life moments e.g. to say thank you, celebrating a success or offering warmth and compassion during times of hardship.

06/07/2018

Development of positive home-school relationships is very important to children's happiness at school.
What can you do as a parent to ease the transition into starting school?

Encouraging positive associations with school, good temperament and keeping communication open between parents, children and teachers can help your child (and you) be more ready for this transition.

27/06/2018

If you are worried about incorporating painting into your lessons, never fear Poster Colours are here! Just dampen the paintbrush and run the brush over the disc to pick up the colour onto the brush. Minimal mess and each disc colour can be refilled with ease. https://goo.gl/tFCHTJ

19/06/2018

Encourage children to use their hands as a tool when mark making. This also incorporates a sensory experience by feeling different surfaces and textures.

14/06/2018

One of the best spots for kids to learn is the garden. Gardens are schoolrooms, toys and playmates all piled together. Gardens entertain adults as well as kids, which puts them much higher up on the hierarchy than television shows like Mister Maker.

Gardens and children: educate and entertain your little ones.

28/05/2018

Fine motor skills cannot be rushed, it takes time, patience and a steady hand to master. Why not also incorporate the exploration of texture, using different objects whilst threading?

22/05/2018

It can be challenging for students to calm down and concentrate on learning after outdoor play. To help promote calmness in the classroom, why not encourage the use of mindfulness bottles to help them learn more effectively?

15/05/2018

The TimeTimer is a fantastic resource for the classroom and the home. It encourages students to manage their own time and aids smooth learning transitions.

13/05/2018

Encourage the use of fine motor skill development by allowing students to trace shadows created from objects. This will teach them to keep a steady hand rather than relying on objects like a ruler to assist them.