What
is a Graphics Package?
A
graphics package enables you to work in the Creative Development
area of the Early Years Desirable Outcomes. Graphics packages
allow pupils to draw or paint pictures using a range of tools.
Using a graphics package enables pupils to express themselves
pictorially. Pupils will learn to use a range of basic tools,
while developing fine motor skills and hand to eye co-ordination.
Graphics packages can be used to enhance all areas of the Early
Years curriculum.
Examples
of using Graphics:
- to
experiment with shape, colour and patterns
- to
teach shapes
- to
reinforce colour awareness
- to
produce a self portrait
- to
draw a picture linked to a story, an activity or related to
a theme
- to
copy a picture encouraging use of tools
- to
describe an image and ask the child to draw it on screen - eg.
can you draw a square and colour it red? etc.
- to
produce simple class picture books
 Classroom
Strategies for Graphics
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