When I first start by teaching Paul Klee to the 5yrs – 7yrs students, I use an interesting picture book that introduces Klee’s artwork through The Cat and the Bird. This attracts people and helps make contact with Klee’s self-ironic spirit of childhood. I point them to the brightly contrasted and easily distinguished shapes as we continue to read, with the aim of sparking their curiosity and develop an understanding of Klee’s use of art to express himself.
The colourful ways that every child approaches this creation is actually one of the great rewards of teaching Klee. Whereas some of them would develop imaginary scenes, others could focus on shapes that are geometric. I encourage them to present their work to the class so we may all develop as a group and learn how to embrace each other’s talents.
To sum up, exposing young kids to Paul Klee is not just about teaching them about an artist; it’s also about stoking their imagination and motivating them to use art to communicate their emotions. Children connect with Klee’s lively colors and joyful style, which makes learning entertaining and instructive. As kids continue to delve into the realm of painting, I’m interested to see how their artistic adventures develop.
