Reflection # 3

     I totally agree with what Amy Shultz says in her article. The development of literacy and art are essential in an education of a child. I liked how she compared the literacy and art to the process of making a cake. Literacy and art is a great combination for children to develop their artistic and writing side. However, the big question is how to include literacy in art? 
     There are various ways in which a teacher can integrate literacy in art. Teachers can read out loud to the children a picture book, then create an art activity with the theme of the book and later discuss the connection between the book and the art activity. As Shultz says in her article, children can construct collages to illustrate a story, orally explain the story and then write it. This helps students who can have difficulties in reading or writing to improve it through a fun and creative method. This different process gives the opportunity for children to use their imagination through reading, drawing and painting, writing and even talking!

*Question: Until which grade level does a teacher should stop using picture books and start using books without images?

*Date: September 9, 2010

*Time: 11:40 pm