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The Art of the Matter
A core part of the early year’s curriculum, art lessons fulfil several vital functions and are an integral aspect of your students’ cognitive development. Painting, drawing and colouring help children to build on their creative function, encouraging them to explore imaginatively as well as building on concepts they might have learnt in other lessons. Asking children to paint things like a square house with a triangular roof in the centre of a rectangular garden, helps them to re-engage with maths in a different way, reinforcing the properties of shapes and their names, requiring both creative and logical thought processes simultaneously. Given the fundamental importance of art sessions, both to the curriculum and the student, having the correct equipment and art drying racks is of paramount importance.
Taking it to ‘Art
As well as helping to nurture important functions like creativity and imagination, art lessons also fulfil vital emotional needs. Praising children for their unique, original paintings and drawings over time helps to build a sense of confidence and self-esteem, which is why it’s important to invest in quality classroom equipment to help protect these precious creations. School art drying racks are a staple of any early years learning environment, and help to ensure your children’s most valuable pieces can dry safely and evenly. Our space-efficient art drying racks enable you to house a wide variety of pieces in a compact manner, without the risk of drips and streaks ruining your students’ vibrant creations. We’d recommend setting up your art drying rack in a dedicated zone, where students can learn the need to be careful and precise when placing art work to prevent any accidental slips or knocks that may damage their own or others work. It is never too early to learning to respect others property and creations.
Back on Rack
Our vast range of pieces, including our popular spring-loaded art drying rack and our versatile wall-mounted model, have been designed to fit seamlessly into an array of classrooms and workshops. Our spring-loaded drying racks are available in a number of different sizes to cater directly to the size of your class, and are widely recognised as one of the most convenient, safest ways to house students’ artwork. As standard each shelf comes with a durable easy-wipe finish, making day-to-day maintenance a swift, simple task. Is floor space at a premium in your classroom? Why not opt for our tabletop art drying rack, a secure alternative to conventional models. Alternatively, opt for our mobile version; fitted with wheels, the mobile art drying rack can easily be transported from room to room as purpose requires.
Works of Art
Art is a vital part of the early year’s framework, not just as a creative outlet but as a means of expression, and as an opportunity to help your students develop a sense of confidence in themselves and their abilities. Investing in the appropriate education supplies, including art drying racks, helps to ensure the mini-masterpieces your students create can be cherished for years to come. Order online through our website today, and feel free to share any of your students’ best work on our social media (with the little Van Gogh’s permission of course!).
Originally written 22 March 2016