The older the child becomes, the more demands are placed on him. So, for example, children of the younger groups of the kindergarten do not have to prepare for school, but in preparatory groups the children purposefully develop skills that will be useful to them further. And this is in any institution. The drawing lesson in the preparatory group is focused on preparing the child for school lessons. Its main goal is to test the imagination and level of moral readiness for a change of scenery.
Key Lessons
Of course, children paint in kindergartens, and quite a lot. But about once a week a special lesson is held. Drawing in the preparatory group takes place on a specific topic. The most basic of them are:
- Spring;
- winter;
- summer;
- autumn;
- space;
- animals;
- nature;
- transport.
Sometimes a completely special and interesting lesson takes place . Unconventional drawing (preparatory group) implies the use of not colors, but any other material suitable for depicting thoughts.
What kind of technique
This approach allows the child to develop comprehensively. That is, he chooses which material to use in order to realize his idea. So, for example, children often take colored cardboard, from which they make applications, which also belong to the non-traditional method of drawing, if they are decorated with paintings. Sometimes kids choose oil crayons or wax crayons. It’s convenient to draw with them, and most importantly - they don’t get their hands and clothes dirty. The drawing lesson in the preparatory group, although planned by the educators, is usually completely controlled by the children themselves. It is they who decide how and by what their drawings will be made.
Theme: winter
In December, January and February, educators usually ask just such a topic for classes. Children decide what they create on paper. A drawing lesson in the preparatory group on the theme "Winter" usually includes an image of the following elements:
- snowflakes;
- winter forest or nature;
- New Year's houses and decor;
- outdoor games;
- favorite winter games.
What do the kids portray? Usually these are classes on imagination: everyone decides what is more interesting and closer to him. For example, many draw sleds or skis, their family on the street, the new year at home, winter nature. Children are very fond of freedom in creativity! In the preparatory group, the kids usually already know how exactly this or that element is drawn. For example, that the Christmas tree can be represented by several triangles, and the house consists of other figures that are familiar to them.
The task of the educator
If the child does not know how to portray this or that element, then the leader should prompt, show, and help him. This is his main task. In addition, the teacher should talk about what figures will help in drawing, what they are called, where they can be seen. All this knowledge will be useful later to children at school. Moreover, some schools do not even accept poorly trained kids in school.
Parents task
A drawing lesson in the kindergarten preparatory group helps the child to develop. The task of the parents is to support all the endeavors of their children, to tell them exactly what knowledge they will need in the future, why it is important, why it is necessary. And, of course, paint with him at home. Classes in the kindergarten are not enough, it is worth paying attention to home exercises.
Theme: space
This is one of the most important topics for drawing in kindergarten. Why? Because space exploration is so interesting! What kids usually draw:
- rockets;
- planets;
- stars;
- asteroids;
- comets;
- aliens;
- space cars.
And this is far from the limit of fantasy. It is noteworthy that a drawing lesson in the preparatory group on the theme of "Cosmos" is accompanied by a teacher's story about what space is, what is in it, who are the astronauts, what they do, why it is important and necessary. These are not just art lessons, they are whole interesting mini-lectures that affect the development of kids, their thinking, their worldview.
Theme: spring
This theme is very similar to winter, although it, of course, has its own characteristics and nuances. Firstly, the drawing lesson in the preparatory group on the theme of "Spring" includes several subtopics at once. Secondly, educators need to additionally prepare various materials for exercises. What subtopics are commonly used:
- what is spring;
- spring in the forest;
- city spring;
- March 8;
- Easter.
What materials are usually prepared by educators:
- why winter is leaving;
- what are drops;
- how green leaves and grass appear;
- what kind of holiday "March 8", why it is celebrated, how mothers, grandmothers, and sisters are congratulated;
- what is "Easter", and everything connected with it.
All this knowledge will certainly be useful to children in the future. In addition, the school often asks questions regarding the world, natural processes, how and what is arranged in nature. Kids who already know this from kindergarten are much more likely to perceive new information, feel more confident in the new environment, and adapt faster.
Why preparation is important
When children come to school, for the first time they experience some stress, as the situation changes, others are presented with requirements, the form of teaching material is completely different, new people are around. And you have to get used to everything! Therefore, it is important already in the preparatory group to begin to teach children what can be useful to them in primary school. And prepare them for change. It is noteworthy that it is drawing classes that help children more easily and quickly perceive new information. Child psychologists have proven that the information that is served in a pleasant and kind atmosphere is well absorbed. Drawing, on the other hand, promotes all-round development: kids not only do something with pens, but also listen, remember, and put into practice their knowledge. It is very important that parents maintain children's interest in the visual arts, give them new knowledge and topics for exercise. This in no case should be decrees for execution, rather recommendations and advice. Children do not like and do not perceive what is imposed on them, but they like it when attention is paid to their interests. Parents and educators should encourage the beginnings and skills of babies in order to stimulate their further development. At the same time, errors must also be indicated, but in a soft and correct form.