The Art of Chinese Writing

Art Inquiry Continued

Our Art Inquiry took an unexpected turn.  While focusing on watercolour painting, one of our students painted an image that reminded us of traditional Chinese writing.  The students were intrigued by this style of writing, which was the inspiration for our new table. 

The original art piece that inspired our new learning table.

   

The intention of this table was for students to explore, through their play, a variety of textures, colours and scents, while they strengthened and improved their fine motor development. Writing was also a focus at this table.  We provided students with an English alphabet sheet and a Chinese character sheet (which included matching pictures and English translations).  

Our table has been a huge hit with our students.  When we originally planned for our Art Inquiry, we never imaged a Chinese writing table.  It was the creation and interest of our students, and our own reflections about this inquiry, that led us in this direction.