-> Programming can be taught as low a level as a student can think
-> logically. First grade!  Give them the tolls and they will show you
-> what they can do.  Not all students can create with paper, clue &
-> glitter.  Many want to turn out useful pieces of work. Most students
-> are very fustrated with the refrigerator art they are required to
-> make.
Most students are frustrated with the refrigerator art they are required
to make?
This doesn't coincide with my experience. I'll grant you that not every
kid is probably thrilled with that type of activity, but I don't think
that it in any way approximates a majority (as in "most"). What evidence
do you have to support that statement?
Besides, many of these hands-on activities are done to help students
develop their fine motor skills, as I'm sure Dan Triplett, current
resident Kindergarten teacher of the EDUCATOR echo would be glad to tell
you. Development of fine motor skills is an important curricular goal in
primary grades, as far as I understand it. What replacement activities
would you suggest in order to develop these skills if you eliminated
"refrigerator art"?
FWIW, most kids that I know (my two children are enrolling in Sept. in
grades 3 and 5) LIKE to do crafts and art. That's why your statement
really surprises me.
Sheila
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