Midterm+Study+Helps

Sample Questions: Art activities help young children: a. see themselves as capable, trusted people b. develop visual and observation skills c. improve their fine motor abilities d. practice making choices e. all of these Art should be taught to young children because: a. arts stimulate growing brains & thinking b. arts improve well-being & community c. arts nurture creativity d. arts are a child’s first language e. all of these To interest children in art activities: a. take them on a field trip b. demonstrate how to use an art material c. invite a visitor to class d. make an interactive display of materials e. all of these "All of these" is my favorite answer, but it is NOT ALWAYS the right answer!

Names/terms to review: creativity, Piaget, Vygotsky, Gardner, Reggio, Olsen, Mimi Chenfeld, Lillian Katz, S Chard, Jim Greenman, Reggio Emilia, play as related to art, aesthetics

You will be asked to give examples of a "group activity" or a way to assess children's progress, take a stand regarding using food in art projects, how to display children's artwork

My tests always include a place for you to write and ANSWER one question of your own that you studied for but did not appear on the test. It's an easy way to get a point.