Mark making

Art

• The 4 year old student learned about different types of lines and shapes through mark making activities, such as using straight or curved lines and creating circles, squares, and triangles.
• They developed fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while controlling different mark-making tools, such as pencils, crayons, and markers.
• The student explored the concepts of space and composition by experimenting with the placement and density of their marks on the paper.
• Through mark making, the student expressed their emotions and imagination, learning about creativity and self-expression in the process.

Encourage the 4 year old to experiment with new mark-making tools and surfaces, like using chalk on a sidewalk or painting with brushes on a larger canvas. Encourage them to tell stories or create specific scenes with their mark-making, allowing them to explore narrative and storytelling through their art.

Book Recommendations

• The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds: A story about a child who begins a journey of self-discovery through the simple act of drawing a dot.
• Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg: This book celebrates the creative process and the power of turning mistakes into something beautiful.