Kanzashi – a form of creative development of preschool children

Abstract:

Methodical material can be used by the teacher in the preparation of classes in the senior and preparatory group.
This methodological material contains information about the history of the Kanzashi technique, the history of seasonal Kanzashi, tools and materials necessary for work, the color range of materials. The main directions of Kanzashi are described: the creation of bouquets and compositions from artificial flowers, the manufacture of panels and paintings, the creation of collages. Technological maps are presented.
"Kanzashi" contributes to the harmonious development of preschoolers, the perception of their diligence, collectivism, high moral qualities, the development of fine motor skills.
These classes meet spiritual needs and interests, satisfy their craving for knowledge, develop artistic and creative abilities. Taking up a square of satin tape, making the first petal, the pupils experience joyful amazement, finding that they can do things that previously seemed not made by hand.
Preschoolers become participants in an exciting process, creating useful and beautiful products. This contributes to the formation of aesthetic taste, to conduct psychological and practical preparation for work, to the choice of profession.
“Kanzashi” – how the study and analysis of artistic fabric processing allows you to diversify practical tasks, use the properties of silk fabrics in obtaining new types of products when working in classes, in order to develop creative abilities in children of older preschool age.
Given the relevance and practical significance, in order to develop the creative abilities of preschoolers, I recommend using the Kanzashi technique in the classroom.

CONTENTS

Introduction

Children’s creativity is a complex process of cognition by a growing person of the surrounding world, himself, a way of expressing his attitude to the world. The child himself must choose the creative direction of activity that he will like. And if you notice that the child shows interest in origami, you can safely send him to a circle or a studio for the manufacture of kanzashi.
Currently, of all the variety of types of children's creativity, "Kanzashi" becomes one of the most popular. Looking around, we can notice that objects made with their own hands, bring special beauty to the atmosphere and home comfort, as well as at work and other public places. Contemporary forms of Kanzashi do not know the limits of fantasy! Today, "Kanzashi" is not only a hair decoration, but also an element of interior decoration. Volume products in the Kanzashi technique are very beautiful and original, you will not think that these are artificial flowers.
What benefits can a child gain by practicing the art of Kanzashi?
First, Kanzashi strengthens the creative aspirations of children to transform and decorate the world, develops the non-standardity of children’s thinking. After a few classes, the child feels more free, liberated, acquires the ability to peer and observe, and sees novelty and originality in objects of decorative and applied creativity.
Secondly, in the process of creativity and self-creation of Kanzashi objects in children, the process of consolidating knowledge of the standards of form and harmony of color occurs. In his subconscious, clear and complete ideas about art objects in life and everyday life are formed.
Kanzashi helps the child in his development and forms many mental operations. Guys independently begin to analyze, synthesize, compare, generalize.
In the art of "Kanzashi" children develop horizons. For example, they learn about the originality and originality of decorative and applied art of other peoples, their traditions, as well as children show interest in the history, field of activity and work of different peoples.
Kanzashi comprehensively develops the personality of a growing and world-knowing child who will appreciate beauty, harmony, imagination and creativity.
The main thing is not to forget that the ability to create is a distinctive feature of a person, thanks to which he can live in unity and harmony with nature, create without harm, multiply, without destroying. Human creativity is unthinkable outside of society, so everything created by the creator has always been and will be unique, original and valuable.
To discover another source of creative joy, this methodical material has been compiled for this purpose. I want him to help those who want to understand the secrets of "Kanzashia" not only to master the skill, but also to teach to understand the beauty of this art, to combine and find various necessary forms.
To do this, this methodological material introduces the reader to the history of Kanzashi, contains a detailed overview of the necessary tools and materials. In the section "The main elements of "Kanzashi" described the main methods of manufacturing basic elements "Kanzashi": round and sharp petal. The great practical significance of this material is the technological maps of the serial production of products in the Kanzashi technique: flowers, pendants, snowflakes, butterflies, etc.

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