This week I witnessed a simple assignment that dealt with creating overlapping images. It was with a kindergarten class and the tools needed were no more complicated than paper, pencil and a template. The children were instructed to trace one image, then trace two more behind the initial one. To successfully do so, they had to understand that the image behind the first would not be drawn in its entirety. While that doesn’t sound too complex, it did give an interesting insight into the cognitive development of the students. I was struck by the fact that the lesson could easily link to a literacy lesson when children are asked to identify the beginning, the middle and the end of a story. I love seeing the integration of art to core curriculum. And I love seeing how simple it can be.
