We introduced the easel in the Keshet classroom today. You can see that Harrison is experimenting with color mixing right on the paper. Joseph has some bold strokes of distinct color on the other side. At times during the morning, there would be one child at the easel. Later, a second child joined the first and they were painting side by side. The children seemed to enjoy painting together, as all of the paint cups ended up on one side of the easel. As they create, the children are working the muscles in their shoulder girdle in a way that they don't when working at a table or on the floor.
Thanks for pointing out the shoulder muscles involved in easel painting. Such an important factor to consider!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ellen