Adaptive Art Ideas,Low Muscle Tone, Fine Motor,Visual Perception,

Quote of the Day "Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." Edgar Degas

Students creating Helen Frankenthaler inspired artworks by pouring paint onto canvas. Check out Frankenthaler's story and art at http://www.theartstory.org/artist-frankenthaler-helen.htm

I'm back with more ideas to allow for greater creativity and success for all learners. For students with disabilities art can be their main form of communication, so remove as many barriers as you can to allow for greater self-expression and communication. This blog is a resource for all of those who believe in the power of learning and art. Feel free to share ideas and ask questions or for advice on how to adapt your lessons, mediums, tools and ideas. I have witnessed in my own teaching that working through a students ability enables the learner to engage in meaningful, creative art making.

Use Soft Plastic Squeeze Bottles

Ideal for glue, paint, or drawing with paint or other mediums.

  

Small Containers  and Small Pieces
Having students pinch pieces out of small containers increases fine motor pinching grasp.

  

Tracers  Aide with Visual Perception

Use tracers to block out areas not to be painted and to contain areas being worked on. Use Bluetack or tape rolls to secure tracers.

Consider Weight  Options with Grip Strength

Use Light objects for pressing for those with a heavy press grip and weight metal objects for those with a featherweight grasp.

  

Keep it Simple for You and Easy for Them

Use cans, cookie cutters, lids, and containers for premade shapes.

  

Adapt for Each Students Needs

Pre-spread glue and press shapes onto surface.