Art Tales – A Creative Adventure in Storytelling Through Visuals

INTRODUCTION:

Art provides a fantastic outlet for young children to showcase their imagination and creativity. Using images, colors, and shapes, kids can communicate stories without words, bringing their ideas to life in an enjoyable and engaging manner. This course, Art Tales – A Creative Adventure in Storytelling Through Visuals, welcomes children aged 3 to 7 into the enchanting realm of storytelling through art. It inspires them to explore their creativity while enhancing their early communication abilities.

Telling stories through art helps children build language, observation, and emotional intelligence by linking visual elements with narratives. Parents and educators will also gain helpful strategies to encourage young children’s creative development throughout the learning experience.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

By the end of this course, young learners will be able to:
• Safely explore and handle basic art supplies and materials.
• Use colors and shapes to communicate simple ideas and tell visual
stories.
• Design characters and settings through sketching and creative crafts.
• Relate pictures and designs to emotions and storytelling themes.
• Gain confidence in presenting and describing their own artwork.
• Strengthen hand coordination and control through creative,
hands-on projects.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

Module 1: Exploring Colors and Shapes

• Learn about basic colors and simple shapes.
• Use colors and shapes to make fun pictures.
• Try playful activities that mix different colors and forms.
• Discover how colors change when you mix them.
• Find shapes in everyday things around you.

Module 2: Making Characters and Places

• Draw cheerful and fun characters.
• Create scenes like homes, parks, or forests.
• Put characters and backgrounds together to tell a story.
• Show different emotions using faces and body language.
• Use size and space to show what’s near or far in your drawings.

Module 3: Storytelling with Pictures

• Match pictures with feelings and thoughts.
• Arrange drawings in order to tell a story.
• Spark creativity through picture-based storytelling.
• Show a beginning, middle, and end using drawings.
• Plan picture stories using a simple visual layout.

Module 4: Creative Crafting and Coloring

• Use paper, crayons, and paint in hands-on art fun.
• Make little storybooks and art pieces.
• Share your picture stories with friends and family.
• Try cutting and gluing with safe craft tools.
• Feel different textures using various art materials.

     Module 5: Showing and Celebrating Art

• Show your artwork and the stories behind them.
• Practice giving and receiving kind, helpful comments.
• Feel proud of your artistic ideas and efforts.
• Take part in a small art gallery or story-sharing time.
• Look back on what you’ve learned through drawing or chatting in a group.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for:

• Young children aged 3 to 7 who are just starting to enjoy drawing and creative storytelling.
• Parents, guardians, and early learning teachers seeking fun and artistic ways to engage kids.
• Individuals who want to support children’s creative thinking and early expression skills.
• Families who homeschool and want to include imaginative, hands- on art activities in their lessons.
• Preschool programs, libraries, and community groups looking to offer meaningful creative experiences for little learners.