Paper, Paint and Scissors
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Today’s teachers are taking huge steps in the area of digital learning. Students are working on software or apps like paint on their smartphones and tablets. They are also creating videos, cartoons, animation or even websites.
In the midst of all this, I wonder if traditional art and craft activities or projects using paper, scissors or paint have any significance at all. Should we “do away” with these, and instead focus on teaching students to paint, draw and design using technology? Should we organize art exhibitions for digital media? Or do we still need these traditional arts to develop creativity and skill?
It’s something worth pondering on, and considering as we plan curriculum and lessons. In my opinion, children just have a good time painting, or creating crafts and presentations or doing experiments. It can be messy, requires movement and activity, and is just fun. I wouldn’t push it out of my curriculum. What do you think?
Discuss here: Are traditional art and craft methods using paint, paper and scissors still relevant for today’s student?
