Using Art for Literacy | Learning to Read | NPT3
9/1/2021 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Let your kids express themselves by creating art while expanding their love for reading.
Use art to expand your child's literacy skills. Art can help expand critical thinking and fine motor skills. Try dipping a toy in paint and practice writing letters. The project may get a little messy but it's a fun way to keep children curious about learning.
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Learning to Read is a local public television program presented by WNPT
Funding for LEARNING TO READ is provided by the Dollar General Literacy Foundation
Using Art for Literacy | Learning to Read | NPT3
9/1/2021 | 1m 4sVideo has Closed Captions
Use art to expand your child's literacy skills. Art can help expand critical thinking and fine motor skills. Try dipping a toy in paint and practice writing letters. The project may get a little messy but it's a fun way to keep children curious about learning.
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It's also great for literacy.
Now we're gonna roll out our paper.
Can you help mommy roll it that way?
So I use art to help my son practice writing letters.
First we lay out some paints and a huge sheet of paper.
Then we grab his favorite toy truck and get to work.
We're gonna do your name, so I think you're gonna start down there with your A.
We roll the truck in the paint, then use it to write the words.
He's following the hand motions while using something other than a pencil.
It's a creative way to work on fine motor skills.
Can you do a letter?
(gasps) A b?
Nice!
Art can also help with critical thinking, which is good for literacy.
This project is messy but fun, and it keeps him excited and curious about learning.
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