An Eight Week Program Used To Enhance Creative Arts Using Scraps Materials With An II Class At Santa Elena Infant Middle School In The Cayo District

Abstract

This action research aimed to enhance creativity among Infant II students at Santa Elena Infant/Middle School through an eight-week art education program utilizing scrap materials. The study was conducted with ten students aged six to seven years, selected randomly from a class of thirty-five. It sought to determine whether structured art lessons using discarded materials could stimulate creativity, self-expression, and appreciation for art. Data were collected through informal interviews with teachers, pre- and post-tests, and classroom observations. Findings revealed that students initially exhibited low levels of creativity and heavy reliance on imitation. However, by the end of the program, participants demonstrated marked improvement in originality, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills. The research concluded that art education using readily available scrap materials fosters creativity, enhances self-esteem, and encourages environmental awareness. It recommends integrating creative art programs into the early primary curriculum and promoting teacher training in art education to nurture children’s creative potential from an early age.