Award-winning art educator Susan Striker emphasizes the importance of how adults engage with toddlers' art. Instead of simplistic praises, Striker suggests analyzing and naming the shapes and lines that appear in their scribbles as it fosters literacy development. This approach avoids comparisons with recognizable objects, focusing instead on the inherent skills being showcased through their creations. By doing this, adults validate and support the child's creative journey, paving the way for their future artistic endeavors.
Don't just say 'Very pretty, honey!' and throw it in the garbage. This is about recognizing the skills in their scribbles, like diagonal lines and zig-zags.
This is not just a scribble; it's an introduction to fluency and literacy. We want to encourage the lines and shapes they create.
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