Growing Artists: Teaching Art to Young Children - Tapa blanda

This well-organized, readable text provides the tools to develop rich, meaningful activities that integrate art into the total educational experience for young children. It specifically focuses on developmentally appropriate teaching practices best suited for use with children ages 1 1/2 through 8. Multiple intelligences theory, the Reggio Emilia experience, artistic development, the creative process, thematic teaching, and the project approach form the framework for designing safe, open-ended art experiences that develop the child's ability to look at, talk about, and create art. This text is designed for both those preparing to enter the early childhood fields as well as those who wish to incorporate art more fully into their early childhood programs.

This well-organized, readable book provides the tools to develop rich, meaningful activities that integrate art into the educational experience for children ages 1 + through 8. It is based on up-to-date research in cognitive, creative and artistic development, multiple intelligences theory, and the Reggio Emilia experience. Special attention is given to integrating art with language arts, science, math, social studies, and music and movement using thematic teaching and the project approach. Drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber art, clay, collage, puppets, masks, blocks, constructions, papier machT, and computer art are all included. This creative book offers a framework for designing safe, open-ended art experiences that develop the child's ability to look at, talk about, and create art.