The ‘Ulu children are given the opportunity to paint at the easel daily.  Easel painting allows children to freely explore and mix paint colors.  They need time to explore the painting process and art tools before they are ready to begin painting beyond a “blob.”  Preschoolers learn best by doing and an easel provides a way for students to practice several different important skills:  sensory experience, social skills, motor skills, and problem solving.

Some of the easel paintings that your child may bring home may have two names on them.  This picture shows why.  Children enjoy painting side-by-side.  They can look and talk to each other while they paint.  They must maintain personal space and control in their movements in order to work together.  It creates a sense of partnership.