Art /Creation Station Overview

Created Feb. 7, 2024 by Kristin Johnson, MSDE Admin, Cheri Helmstetter, Amy Toms, Bob Wagner

Art/Creation Station Overview

Description

The art/creation station center provides opportunities for students to use a variety of materials to express creativity, experiment with techniques, explore different art materials, collaborate with others, and persevere with a task. Students develop self confidence and begin to understand constructive feedback.

Purpose

gain an appreciate of art
express imagination and creativity
develop fine motor skills
experiment with a variety of materials
demonstrate pride and confidence in personal work
develop eye-hand coordination
use expanded vocabulary to describe creations

Suggested Materials

tempera paint, watercolors, finger paint
paint brushes and aprons
stamps and sponges
crayons
markers
cotton balls,
scissors
variety of paper in different colors
glue
yarn and ribbon
collage materials
play-doh or clay
drying rack
painting easel
natural items ( leaves, twigs, etc.)
craft supplies (wiggly eyes, pom-poms, felt, pipe cleaners, etc.)
sculpture materials ( paper towel tubes, craft sticks etc.)

Questioning Examples

These guiding questions can be used to assist the teacher, instructional assistant, or parent volunteers in supporting children's development and learning during play.

How can you describe your creation?
What materials did you use and why did you use them?
What other materials could you add to your creation?
What would happen if you used___________?
How would your creation change if you used ______________?

Please note materials should be rotated as themes and students' interest change. At the beginning of the school year it is important to start with minimal materials to teach proper use and cleanup. This center should be located in an area to allow for easy clean up and minimal impact on the floor or environment. Placement near a sink is suggested.

Considerations

Please note materials should be rotated as themes and student's interest change. At the beginning of the school year it is important to start with minimal materials to teach proper use and cleanup. This center should be located in an area to allow for easy clean up and minimal impact on the floor or environment. Placement near a sink is suggested.