How We Can Support Our Student Artists

Our studio is a student-centered, choice-based learning environment. That means students are treated as artists. Their ideas and questions are respected, supported, nurtured, and celebrated. Learning is the goal of your student’s art experience—the artwork itself is a wonderful by-product and at the same time the driving force of problem solving, perseverance, satisfaction, and joy. You may notice that your child’s initial efforts with an idea or material look more experimental than previous, directed projects. As in subjects such as math and writing, young artists need time for practice work. As time goes on, you will notice refinements and growth in your child’s technical skills and thinking.

How Does TAB Support Your Child?

• The stages of artistic development follow the same sequence for every student, yet they do not happen at the same age for everyone.
• TAB naturally differentiates learning because students can learn and explore at their own pace. 
• They don’t have to worry about how their ideas compare to their peers’.
• The curriculum responds to student needs and connects with their motivations. 

How Can You Support Your Child’s Creativity? 
TAB guides children at every level to think like artists. They become critical thinkers by implementing and working through their own ideas. When you look at their artwork with them, help them think about their process and reflect on the meaning behind their work. Ask them to explain how their artwork connects to them, their interests, an experience, or an idea they wanted to express. 

One of the best opportunities to engage your child in Visual Art is to encourage their creativity at home! Try creating art with your student and learning about their creative process. Here are a few ideas to get you started: