Provocational Art: 4 Year Old Class
March 28, 2017, 08:00 AM
Photos
of wildlife in Canada were placed on the Drawing Table, along with paper and
pencil crayons. Children were free to
draw without direction. Most of the children chose to replicate the animals on
the table. We spoke about these animals during the process, and at Circle Time.
Some of the questions and statements from the children:
“How
do they survive?”
“Do
they get cold and lonely?”“I wonder if the fox would like to live with my family and my dog?”
“The
raccoon looks scared that he's going to fall.”
“The
bear's not sleeping. I can see his eye open. He probably isn't comfortable.
He'd like my bed.”
The
children took note of the animals sharp teeth and claws, which led to a
conversation about hunting and survival.
Art
provocations are meant to provoke thoughts, discussions, questions, creativity
and ideas.
Provocations
come in many forms; a photo, picture or book, nature, an object, an interest
that a child has...., any source at all really.
Ultimately,
provocations allow a child the freedom to explore in an open-ended way.
Barbi
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