Art

Math

• The child learned to recognize and name basic shapes, such as circles, squares, and triangles.
• They practiced counting by using a set of paintbrushes or crayons, counting each one as they used it.
• The child learned to compare sizes by sorting art materials from smallest to largest.
• They explored patterns by creating artworks with repeated shapes or colors.

For continued development, you can encourage the child to explore more complex shapes, such as ovals or hexagons. You can also introduce them to basic addition and subtraction concepts by counting and combining different art materials.

Book Recommendations

• The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds: A story about a girl who discovers her artistic talent by simply making a dot.
• Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh: This book introduces color mixing and primary colors through the adventures of three mice.
• I Ain't Gonna Paint No More! by Karen Beaumont: A lively rhyming book that explores creativity, colors, and self-expression through a mischievous child who can't stop painting.