Art integration in foundation phase 

The value of art integration in foundation phase learners is essential. Most of the time educator need to engage learners help or encourage them to manipulate art in every learning area. Learners must be encouraged to demonstrate their understanding through art. Art can even meet the needs of every learner and be developmental appropriate.

Through art the learners can develop the problem solving skill, cognitive skill in higher level and also exposed the creativity of the learners. It help learners to be developed holistically and make them school ready and make learning environment conducive as well. Introducing art in foundation phase learners is still part of curriculum. It can also help learners to develop their understanding and apply the knowledge and skills as well.

Art can be integrated in literacy area by reading skills, or even writing skills. Sometime educator when planning integrate in mathematics like singing counting song forward or backward. Singing song during routine exchange to make learners aware it is time to exchange the activity.

Music in foundation phase learners make learning environment very conducive, fun, interesting and also inspiring learners as they always learn through play making activity kinaesthetically and effective at the same time.

In conclusion art can also change and improve live of many learners support them and make their dream come true in creating permanent jobs, and even gave them opportunity to explore the world around the world through art.