Process-centered art
focuses on the child’s interests and devlopment
Product-centered art
focuses on a model and step-by-step instructions by the teacher
tactile
related to sight and touch
water-soluble
able to dissolve in water
chalk painting
art activity in which chalk is dipped into water and used to draw on construction paper
collage
a selection of interesting materials mounted on a flat surface creating two-dimensional art
convergent thinking
thinking where there is only one best way or approach
divergent thinking
thinking creatively and using one’s imagination to discover new possibilities and evaluate results
mono-print painting
art activity in which a piece of paper is placed over a finger painting. The two papers are patted together, then pulled apart
Plasticine
a putty like modeling material used extensively for children’s play
Salt painting
art activity using salt mixed with colored tempera in shakers
spice painting
art activity in which children spread glue on a piece of paper, and then shake spices onto the paper
string painting
a painting activity in which pieces of heavy yarn or string are dipped in paint and slid across the paper
texture painting
an activity using liquid tempera paints mixed with sand, sawdust, or coffee grounds.
bridging
a process of placing two blocks vertically a space apart then adding the third block.
emergent writing
term used to explain a child’s knowledge before learning to write words.
open-ended art materials
materials that can be used in many ways
mimic
copy what is seen, heard, or done
erudely
lacking finish, undeveloped
sensory experiences
of or pertaining to the senses or sensations
adhesive
sticky substance
intricate
complicated, hard to understand, work, or make
pliable
easily shaped materials