I agree, but for different reasons. One of the aspects that may have some impact is sensory integration-- that is crossing the midline with the scribble activity. All the more reason to perhaps do a two-handed scribble instead of just one handed. Also, one has to check in with the individual about what is self-soothing and what just adds to frustration. For some the use of felt pens to doodle is helpful; for others, chalks or oil pastels. And then there are those [like my military clients] who ask, "isn't this what 1st graders do?" :-) So then it all has to be reframed, because "scribble" may not be the optimal name for it! Thanks for the interesting post.
Thanks for reading and for sharing your thoughts! I will definitely look more into the sensory integration aspect, as well as two-handed versus one-handed. It's a good point that we need to check in with clients about what will be soothing or frustrating to them, especially in media choices.
hola en Mexico "scribble" se percibe hasta jactancioso (siempre y cuando no dominen el idioma ingles como es mi caso ),me encanto tu sencilla e inovadora forma de aplicarlo, al igual me resultaron interesantes los comentarios de Art Changes Lives. lo comparto y lo aplicare en su oportunidad muchas gracias por compartilo.
I have been using this technique in my art classes at a small charter school. The kids loved it and frequently asked for it. I have pictures of students bent over their work as though the outside world was not there. They would be so entirely focused that I would stand and stare at their ability to pull themselves into such a relaxed and calming state. These would be students that would be classroom problems, unable to stay quiet, seated, and focused on learning; unhappy with themselves and school disciplines. The students became interested enough to ask to come after school to do art. we started an after school art club, which continues through the summer months as well. I have never before seen an activity so involve the children and give them the benefits that this art form does. Unfortunately,because of budget cuts and staff downsizing, these students will no longer have an art teacher, and I no longer have a teaching job. I sometimes wonder what the true meaning of education means to those who have such a control over the future leaders of this country. What are they thinking?
I agree, but for different reasons. One of the aspects that may have some impact is sensory integration-- that is crossing the midline with the scribble activity. All the more reason to perhaps do a two-handed scribble instead of just one handed. Also, one has to check in with the individual about what is self-soothing and what just adds to frustration. For some the use of felt pens to doodle is helpful; for others, chalks or oil pastels. And then there are those [like my military clients] who ask, "isn't this what 1st graders do?" :-) So then it all has to be reframed, because "scribble" may not be the optimal name for it! Thanks for the interesting post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading and for sharing your thoughts! I will definitely look more into the sensory integration aspect, as well as two-handed versus one-handed. It's a good point that we need to check in with clients about what will be soothing or frustrating to them, especially in media choices.
Deletehola en Mexico "scribble" se percibe hasta jactancioso (siempre y cuando no dominen el idioma ingles como es mi caso ),me encanto tu sencilla e inovadora forma de aplicarlo, al igual me resultaron interesantes los comentarios de Art Changes Lives. lo comparto y lo aplicare en su oportunidad muchas gracias por compartilo.
DeleteI have been using this technique in my art classes at a small charter school. The kids loved it and frequently asked for it. I have pictures of students bent over their work as though the outside world was not there. They would be so entirely focused that I would stand and stare at their ability to pull themselves into such a relaxed and calming state. These would be students that would be classroom problems, unable to stay quiet, seated, and focused on learning; unhappy with themselves and school disciplines. The students became interested enough to ask to come after school to do art. we started an after school art club, which continues through the summer months as well. I have never before seen an activity so involve the children and give them the benefits that this art form does.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately,because of budget cuts and staff downsizing, these students will no longer have an art teacher, and I no longer have a teaching job.
I sometimes wonder what the true meaning of education means to those who have such a control over the future leaders of this country. What are they thinking?