Drawing. The universal language of children

  • Christine Alford Mairtown Kindergarten (Northland Kindergarten Association)
Keywords: Early Childhood Education, art, drawing

Abstract

This paper aims to explore the role of drawing as a means of communication in the early childhood setting.  Through an analysis of different types of drawing, the paper explores how children create meaning and develop a universal language. The importance of the teacher in facilitating this process is considered.

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Published
2015-12-03
How to Cite
Alford, C. (2015). Drawing. The universal language of children. Teachers’ Work, 12(1), 45-62. https://doi.org/10.24135/teacherswork.v12i1.46
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