Art is both process and product, but to learn it, the focus must be on the doing. As with any other skill, young children will be best served with lots of hands-on experience. Many young children use art as communication. Early drawings, scribbles and paintings are part of their language development, and can be used to help children express their thoughts. Teachers can also help children see that their artwork is a personal expression, with or without words.
Great artists get their inspiration from life, and often from the beautiful things they see.
Give children opportunities to experience art, in books, museums and in person from guest artists. Take children to see sculptures, on nature walks, and bring beautiful things in as well, to the classroom. Make a gallery in the classroom for children to display what they're proud of.