Children love doing a variety of arts and crafts as an outlet to be creative and have some fun. Little do they know that it is so good for their development as well as skill improvement.
Art
” Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.”-Oscar Wilde
One of the objectives of education is to inculcate in children the appreciation of beauty and to help them develop a sense of aesthetics. A lot of emphasis is placed on the Fine & Performing Arts. The Art Program at Tapti Valley International School attempts to aid the children in acquiring knowledge of artistic terms, facts, concepts in drawing and painting, like imagination, creativity, expression, aesthetic sense, organization, observation and interest. Hence, developing perceptual abilities, awareness of colors, shapes, forms, lines, and textures result as children observe these and try to replicate them through art. It develops the skill of Fine Motor Coordination. At Tapti Valley International School children are taught to look at the world through a different lens, in a different light, and from a different perspective. Art embraces understanding, empathy and above all Self Regulation because art that require drying require waiting! This is a great lesson for the child to demonstrate self control and patience. We provide our students with maximum opportunities and exposure such as, painting, sketching water color, poster colors, charcoal, brush, oil pastels, fabric printing, block painting, aluminum foil painting, cone painting, screen printing, tie & dye and batik.
Craft
Craft are goal oriented or structured, with a clear beginning, middle and end. At Tapti Valley International School, child psychology is taken into consideration for holistic development. During craft classes our students develop Relating Skills by sharing of craft materials that requires social interaction and cooperation. Cooperation inherent in art activities encourages relationship building and establishing strong friendship bonds. Even reticent children can participate comfortably and be more active in a non-competitive environment like the craft room. Such Bilateral Coordination is important in other areas of their lives as well.
Students are taught embroidery, card making and clay modeling. A lot of emphasis is laid on making “best out of waste” by using old boxes, sheets, beads, plastic bottles, used fax, tissue rolls and cotton ball snowman.