Ways to Display Kindergarten Classroom Art

Art class can be the most fun time of day for children, because it allows them to be at their most creative.

Kindergarten pupils generally love creating art, and they take great pride in their work. Usually the first thing they want to do upon completing a drawing or piece of art is to show it to their friends and family. Displaying pupils' artwork nicely around the classroom can add to their sense of pride and encourage them to create more art. Kindergarten classroom art can be displayed in a variety of ways.

Clothesline

Create an indoor clothesline from which to hang pupils' artwork. Suspend string from one end of the room to the other, attaching the ends to the walls with tape. You can create just one clothesline or a few, depending on how large the room is and the number of pupils creating work. Every time a child creates a new piece, help him to clip it to the clothesline with a clothespin. You can even have them decorate their clothespins with craft paints and markers for added individuality.

Personalized Frames

Have pupils create frames in which to display their art. Cut frames out of construction paper the size of their current projects. Use paper in a variety of colors so that pupils can have their choice. Have them decorate the frames as they please, including their name and other representations of themselves. You can post the work on the wall and attach the frame to its edges. Your classroom will truly become a gallery of their work, and each child can proudly label her artwork with the frame.

Door Collage

Create a collage of pupils' artwork on your classroom door. You can cover both the front and back of the door to welcome guests to your classroom. Have pupils work together to cover the door with their work, making sure that each piece is visible. This will make it a group project, something they can be proud of in more ways than one. You can change the pieces from time to time, having pupils replace old work with new work or work from a theme to decorate the door.

Individual Pockets

Assign each pupil an individual pocket in which to display his work. Attach clear plastic report covers with tape or sticky tack to a wall or chalkboard in the classroom. Have each child decorate a small piece of construction paper that is the width of the pocket, including his name, and place it in the bottom of the pocket. Every time pupils complete a new piece of art, they can place it inside the pocket for display, with their name at the front. Pupils will be motivated to be extra-creative, knowing they can change their displayed work whenever they choose.

References

• Scholastic: 10 Ways to Decorate Your Classroom