For children, art activities and experiences open the doors to the world of art. They offer him a chance to express himself (in a manner appropriate for his developmental stage), relax, and be himself. It is very important that we create those opportunities for a child and set an example from an early age. This helps enrich a child's life. As preschool teachers, we try to give sense to the art to our best abilities, including selecting the proper artistic surface to enrich a child's art experience. In the theoretical part, I have presented the development of a child's creative expression, drawing and painting techniques, the role of the artistic surface, and the role a preschool teacher has in a child's artistic activity. In the empirical part, I have researched children's responses and findings while drawing on different surfaces. I found out that the surfaces children prefer most are different kinds of paper. I have also discovered no important differences between girls and boys in choosing the type of surface. A survey helped me research which surfaces preschool teachers select often, rarely, and which they don't use at all. Through analysis, I have also discovered that certain art techniques used by teachers correlate to certain art surfaces. Finally, I have compared the set of surfaces used for drawing and painting.
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