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Welcome to the \u2018Art in Heart\u2019<\/span> – Art program in kindergarten Magic world<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_head_color=”#575656″][vc_column text_align=”center” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″ el_class=”text-center”][cms_heading title=”What is Art in heart<\/cite> program?” title_font_size=”42px” title_align=”center” line_color=”#5fcde3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]<\/p>\n Art plays a key role in children\u2019s development\u2014enhancing focus, creativity, self-expression, and emotional growth. Our Art in Heart<\/em> program was created in response to strong interest from both children and parents, offering a deeper and more enriching artistic experience.<\/p>\n While creative activities are part of our regular curriculum, this program allows children to further explore, experiment, and refine their artistic abilities. It encourages joy in the creative process and helps parents recognize and support their child\u2019s unique talents and potential.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column text_align=”center” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-12 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”4842″ img_size=”400×300″ alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_border” border_color=”sky” css_animation=”fadeInRight”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1480668680686{padding-top: 45px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1430904198118{padding-right: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;}”][cms_fancybox content_align=”center” icon1=”fas fa-bullseye” title1=”Goals” button_link1=”” button_type=”text” cms_fancybox_boder_color=”#0f9fbc” cms_fancybox_bg_color=”#34bfdb” text_more_info=”yes” cms_cols=”1 Column” button_link2=”#” button_link3=”#” button_link4=”#” button_link6=”#” description1=”The goal of the Program is the holistic development of the child through visual arts. We encourage children’s ideas, initiative, and creativity. Exploring and becoming skilled in art techniques, materials, and art elements, fosters aesthetic sensitivity, enhances creative expression, and cultivates artistic sensibility. And the final goal is to emphasize the importance of the process and the benefits of the process of creation, instead of the final result.” cms_template=”cms_fancybox.php” text_more_info_color_hover=”#34bfdb”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][cms_fancybox content_align=”center” icon1=”fas fa-chess-pawn” title1=”STRATEGIES” button_link1=”” button_type=”text” cms_fancybox_boder_color=”#ba2b6f” cms_fancybox_bg_color=”#da5192″ text_more_info=”yes” cms_cols=”1 Column” button_link2=”#” button_link3=”#” button_link4=”#” button_link6=”#” description1=”1. Teacher\u2019s education with the aim of continuous improvement and strengthening professional competencies. 2. Ensuring diversity of materials, props, and content for participants. 3. Reflecting and organizing a quality micro and macro spatial context. 4. Documenting the educational process. 5. Presenting teaching methods and children’s achievements through photographs, videos, and posters. 6. Recording parents’ opinions and satisfaction with surveys and questionnaires” cms_template=”cms_fancybox.php” text_more_info_color_hover=”#da5192″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][cms_fancybox content_align=”center” icon1=”far fa-clock” title1=”scHedule” button_link1=”” button_type=”text” cms_fancybox_boder_color=”#c05631″ cms_fancybox_bg_color=”#ea8360″ text_more_info=”yes” cms_cols=”1 Column” button_link2=”#” button_link3=”#” button_link4=”#” button_link6=”#” description1=”The Art in Heart program will run every Wednesday and Friday afternoon from October 1 to May 31, with 45-minute art activities on each day. As part of the program implementation, at least 10% of the total number of hours will be allocated to other activities outside the institution. These activities may include visits to museums, galleries, studios, cultural monuments, theaters, art exhibitions, and guest performances by artists.” cms_template=”cms_fancybox.php” text_more_info_color_hover=”#ea8360″][vc_empty_space height=”42px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1707661698256{background-color: #e0e0e0 !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_tabs spacing=”2″ active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section title=”Painting” tab_id=”1480649986977-ee1e0f54-9dcb”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Painting is a powerful form of visual expression that allows children to explore color, texture, and technique using various materials like canvas, paper, or glass. Through different types of paint\u2014such as tempera, acrylic, or watercolor\u2014they experiment with creative possibilities and develop fine motor skills.<\/p>\n Our approach includes elements of abstract expressionism, where spontaneous movement and action painting become part of the creative process. Children naturally embrace this style, freely expressing themselves and discovering their unique artistic voice. By combining guided techniques with playful exploration, we support both their personal growth and creative confidence.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″ text_align=”right”][vc_images_carousel images=”4845,4846,4854,4855,4849,4850,4851,4852,4853,4856,4858,4848,4847″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Drawing” tab_id=”1480650099260-5b3b797b-6290″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Drawing is a versatile art form that reflects a child\u2019s thoughts, ideas, and imagination. Beyond paper, children can draw on sand, snow, fabric, cardboard, or even digital surfaces\u2014exploring a wide range of materials and textures.<\/p>\n Creative freedom is encouraged through varied body movements, such as drawing while standing, dancing, or using both hands. Large-format drawing invites collaboration, exploration, and full-body expression. Using materials like pencils, chalk, ink, and markers, children experiment with lines, shapes, and techniques, deepening both their artistic and personal development.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”4679,4677,4678,4725,4728,4727,4726,4724,4567,4681,4723″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Sculpturing” tab_id=”1480650094439-56625c57-e2ea”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]<\/p>\n Sculpture is a three-dimensional art form that uses space, texture, light, and color to bring ideas to life. Children explore traditional techniques like carving and modeling, as well as modern methods using a wide range of materials\u2014from clay and wood to fabric, paper, and foam.<\/p>\n Through both realistic and imaginative creations, children experiment with form and structure. Soft sculpture, introduced in the 20th century, allows them to work with flexible materials like fabric and yarn, encouraging creativity, sensory exploration, and new ways of artistic expression.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”4561,4864,4863,4862,4861,4860,4738,4737,4685,4686,4684,4515,4866,4865″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Printmaking” tab_id=”1480650091423-900d4414-a199″][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Printmaking is an artistic process of creating images by transferring ink from a surface\u2014such as wood, metal, or fabric\u2014onto paper or other materials. Children explore various traditional techniques like woodcuts, linocuts, and screen printing, discovering the beauty of repetition, texture, and pattern.<\/p>\n This hands-on process encourages creativity through experimentation with surfaces and materials. Influenced by movements like Pop Art, printmaking also introduces children to bold, playful expressions and the joy of making multiple originals from a single design.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/3″][vc_images_carousel images=”4872,4873,4875,4874,4877,4878,4876,4748,4750,4692,4690,4689,4571,4691,4746,4871″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tabs][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” row_color=”#888888″ css=”.vc_custom_1480668362817{padding-bottom: 55px !important;background-color: #f5f5f5 !important;}”][vc_column text_align=”center”][vc_column_text css_animation=”rotateIn”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_head_color=”#575656″ css=”.vc_custom_1480668710817{padding-top: 25px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column text_align=”center” offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″ el_class=”text-center”][cms_heading title=”Land art” title_color=”#606060″ title_font_size=”52px” title_align=”center” line_color=”#5dc653″ line_width=”104px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]<\/p>\n Land Art is a creative approach that uses natural materials\u2014like leaves, rocks, flowers, and water\u2014to make art directly in the environment. Inspired by the Land Art movement of the 1960s and \u201970s, this form of expression connects children with nature while encouraging imagination and hands-on exploration.<\/p>\n By creating in outdoor settings, children develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world. Land Art fosters creativity, sensory awareness, and environmental curiosity\u2014making it a meaningful way to learn and play outside.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column offset=”vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12″][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”4885″ img_size=”500×400″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” parallax_image=”2407″ parallax_speed_bg=”2″ el_class=”row-overlay” row_head_color=”#ffffff” row_link_color=”#ffffff” row_link_color_hover=”#6f4792″ bg_style=”img_fixed” overlay_row=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1480667986917{padding-top: 80px !important;background-color: rgba(59,188,214,0.9) !important;background-position: center;background-repeat: no-repeat;background-size:cover;*background-color:gb(59,188,214);}” overlay_color=”#3bbcd6″ overlay_opacity=”0.9″][vc_column][cms_heading title=”Meet the Art teacher” title_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”52px” title_align=”center” line_color=”#ffffff”][vc_empty_space height=”25px”][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom”]<\/p>\n The Art in Heart program at Magic World Kindergarten is led by Jelena Hotnjan, a\u00a0 preschool art teacher with over eighteen years of experience. Jelena loves exploring art with children and helping them discover their creativity through various media like painting and sculpting. Her favorite is land art, inspired by nature and the forest.<\/span><\/p>\n She has initiated major projects such as “Art Around Us” and “Famous Artists Throughout History,” featuring children\u2019s exhibitions. Jelena also enhanced her skills by completing professional development at the Tre\u0161njevka kindergarten, broadening her approach to supporting children\u2019s overall growth through fine arts.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_single_image image=”4992″ img_size=”400×300″ alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1753195031677{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 40px !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” row_head_color=”#575656″ css=”.vc_custom_1480669199169{padding-top: 80px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-image: url(http:\/\/dev.joomexp.com\/wordpress\/wp-kindergarten\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/bg-list.jpg?id=311) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][vc_column text_align=”center”][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][cms_heading title=”BENEFITS OF ART FOR Children” title_color=”#2878bf” title_font_size=”52px” title_align=”center” line_color=”#646fd1″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″ list_style=”list-style-check” font_color=”#6f4792″][vc_column_text css_animation=”top-to-bottom” el_class=”color-primary”]<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=”list-style-check”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Respect for Individual Expression<\/strong> \u2013 Art supports each child\u2019s unique creativity based on their developmental stage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Skill Development<\/strong> \u2013 Children gain fine motor skills and learn to use various art materials and techniques.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Emotional Processing<\/strong> \u2013 Art helps children express and manage emotions like anger, fear, or sadness.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Well-being and Fulfillment<\/strong> \u2013 Creative activities boost mood and provide a sense of joy and achievement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Emotional Intelligence<\/strong> \u2013 Visual creativity enhances emotional awareness, self-regulation, and social skills.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_tta_accordion c_icon=”” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-cut” add_icon=”true” title=”Motor skills” tab_id=”1480648601987-1f62b54d-ac48″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Gross Motor Skills<\/strong> \u2013 Art activities support balance and coordination by engaging large muscles through movement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Fine Motor Skills<\/strong> \u2013 Using tools like brushes, scissors, and pencils strengthens small hand muscles needed for everyday tasks.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Hand-Eye Coordination<\/strong> \u2013 Drawing, coloring, and crafting improve coordination by training the eyes and hands to work together.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-book” add_icon=”true” title=”Language” tab_id=”1480648621031-97409c60-c090″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Language Skills<\/strong> \u2013 Art encourages children to describe their creations, building vocabulary and communication.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Comprehension<\/strong> \u2013 Following steps and exploring ideas through art helps children understand how things work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Literacy<\/strong> \u2013 Art supports reading, writing, listening, and speaking through storytelling, music, drama, and visual expression.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-brain” add_icon=”true” title=”Boost brain power” tab_id=”1480648620303-83f58138-219c”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Enhance problem-solving and critical thinking:<\/strong> Children learn to think constructively and find ways to reach their goals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Support visual learning:<\/strong> Art helps children interpret and process visuals, benefiting other areas like reading and hands-on learning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Boost creativity and craftsmanship:<\/strong> Kids develop originality and self-expression through exploring different art forms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Encourage imagination:<\/strong> Art stimulates creativity, storytelling, and mental well-being by letting children imagine and create new worlds.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Improve concentration:<\/strong> Completing art projects teaches focus and following steps, especially when the task interests them.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-users” add_icon=”true” title=”Life and social skills” tab_id=”1707668650990-9114dd97-e428″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Teamwork and collaboration:<\/strong> Art builds connection and cooperation through shared creation and discussion.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Following directions:<\/strong> Learning to follow instructions is a key life skill.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Social skills:<\/strong> Art groups boost communication and friendship-making.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Responsibility:<\/strong> Group projects teach accountability and importance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Conflict resolution:<\/strong> Art helps kids see different views and find solutions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Handling criticism:<\/strong> Feedback encourages openness and growth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-user-graduate” add_icon=”true” title=”Effects on Personality” tab_id=”1707668662217-cd1ef017-dd80″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Boosts confidence:<\/strong> Art builds self-respect and self-esteem through peer feedback and learning to give and receive criticism.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Teaches patience:<\/strong> Waiting during art processes helps children develop patience.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Encourages self-expression:<\/strong> Art provides a way for kids to express themselves through choices and creativity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Supports exploration and risk-taking:<\/strong> Experimenting in art teaches children to learn from mistakes in a safe environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][vc_column text_align=”center” font_color=”#6f4793″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n After years of creating art with children, many of their pieces have been displayed in exhibitions. These works of art can currently be found in kindergartens’ courtyards, terraces, and corridors, and who knows, maybe they will be showcased in art galleries in the future. Anything is possible.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text]\u201cI put my heart and my soul\u00a0into my work<\/strong>, and have lost my mind in the process.\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n
– Vincent Van Gogh<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n
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ART TECHNIQUES AND ACTIVITIES<\/h3>\n
Art benefits children in many ways.\u00a0 It helps to develop and learn to express themselves in different ways.<\/h5>\n
The benefits of Art for children are as follows:<\/h5>\n
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ART EXHIBITIONS<\/h2>\n