I have written in depth on the subject, and eventually I will get back to expressing those views, but for now I want to clarify my point by showing my daughters first experience with her fine art medium.
I can't help but wonder what others would want to do if they were faced with this first experience.
What would you expect of this child?
Would you accept this point of view?
This is the very first time Aniela has handled a medium that is capable of making a mark.
Would you rush in and correct her?
Would you need to show her how to handle the chalk to manipulate it for mark making?
The equipment is all ready, the chalk has been examined, handled, the box has been emptied, now what do you expect to happen?
Very young children have the delectable ability to see an object as completely unique and raw, they make there first choices from instinct.
They are feeling there way through an idea, and it gives them great pleasure.
There is no right or wrong way to use chalk, it wipes off most surfaces, it is non toxic, and when it is wet it has a very soft velvet texture. This was Aniela's first experience with chalk, there was no need for my input, because it wasn't my experience. Aniela was delighted with her first experience, so much so that she has had many more experiences with chalk, these experiences foster a will to continue, to enquire, engage, revisit as well as many more. Please dont let your expectations and knowledge over cloud the child's expectations.
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