Explain three reasons why art experiences are important for young children. What will be an ideal ...

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Through art experiences children:
a . feel good about themselves.
b. develop ability to observe and respond sensitively.
c. develop creativity, art, music, and movement skills.
d. develop beginning understanding of the arts disciplines.
e. gain appreciation of music, art, dance of their own and other cultures.
f. construct understanding and communicate what they know.
g. develop a way to express feelings and ideas.

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Some examples of how a teacher might help children develop literacy skills and concepts of print are:
a . Read to children frequently for enjoyment.
b. Bring children's attention to environmental print such as store signs and logos.
c. Comment on print by pointing out words, punctuation, and parts of a book.
d. Orient books the wrong way and talk about why it can't be read like that.
e. Label things in the classroom.
f. Post classroom signs such as The Block Area or Saving Jonah's Lego Building.
g. Encourage children to write or dictate stories for the classroom library.
h. Provide time and acceptance of free writing, including scribbles and pretend writing.
i. Keep favorite books in the classroom and reread them.
j. Bring children's attention to the print while reading.
k. Let children turn pages when reading to individuals.
l. Write and read purposefully in front of the children.
m. Expose children to an array of picture book genres.

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a

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c

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b