My daughter Debi Ganguly painted this picture of trees without leaves. At the beginning of summer, she was in the summer daycare where I teach. Debi, being much older and matured than the children in my class, was often got bored playing with blocks and preferred to play with her I-Pad instead. One afternoon, she was playing with little children in the playground attached to the daycare when suddenly decided to paint which is another hobby of hers. I asked her why she drew the trees without leaves, she replied, “Because they think that nobody likes them because they are not pretty.”
I truly believe that that art stimulates and develops the imagination and critical thinking and refines cognitive and critical skills. As an early childhood educator, I believe while drawing, children “explore feelings and ideas, and through their images they communicate thoughts to others as well as themselves” (Kolbe 2007,7). That is why I chose this painting by my daughter.
Hi Ruchira
ReplyDeleteI agree I think art can connect greatly with feelings. It is common for young children to experience difficulty expressing their feelings. Giving them another way to express themselves shows them that what they feel matters and is meaningful.
This is a beautiful painting. Your daughter is truly talented. Thank you for sharing.
Rachel