Abstract
Art is more or less a conceptual representation of inner thoughts and
feelings. It is in recognition of this that art educators have emphasized
creativity as the primary aim of art. Through art activities the child makes
real, his ideas. Essentially, the child’s concept of creativity can be best
described as ‘the art of combining things in a new way’. It is in this context
that it has been argued that the early childhood teacher should strive to
develop in the young learner, the freedom to explore. The crux in this article
is that Art activities at this stage of learning should be seen as outlets for
children. When children splash paints on paper, draw lines and scribbles in
outcomes as a mesh of colours; when they feel the clay, pat and make
creations out of it, they tend to express their creative thoughts. But when
there are restrictions to such expressions, it may discourage greatly, the
natural unfolding of the child’s zeal to be creative.