Using Art to Make Art is a book of activities based on art concepts, art elements, and principles. The emphasis is on process and a variety of mediums are explored. It is important to understand that art reflects different cultures and time periods in history. It is more meaningful for young artists to express themselves through their own creations when they have knowledge, inspiration, and motivation gained from other artists. Using Art to Make Art encourages exploration, creativity, and self-expression while developing basic art skills and concepts.

Using Art to Create Art

Arts & Photography

Libby, Wendy M.L

Study & Teaching

Wadsworth Publishing

Enriching the Curriculum with Art Experiences stimulates student creative thinking and is fun and easy to follow. Providing step-by-step directions for more than 100 curriculum-based art activities, the text supplies a vivid and active introduction to art. The material helps instructors plan art activities that develop a sense of aesthetic awareness using basic, traditional materials such as markers, watercolor paints, and construction paper. Presented techniques help students develop critical thinking and perceptual awareness and include drawing, painting, printing, two-dimensional construction and three-dimensional construction. Enriching the Curriculum with Art Experiences develops art vocabulary and promotes creative thinking. Sample illustrations and actual student work are featured throughout the text.

Enriching the Curriculum with Art Experiences

Parenting & Relationships

Family Relationships

Now in it's second edition, this book assists the early childhood teacher in designing developmentally appropriate curriculums and is a "must-have" resource for any early childhood educator or caregiver.

Creative Resources for the Early Childhood Classroom

Herr, Judy

Cengage Learning'

Perfect for new and seasoned early childhood educators and caregivers! Art is vital to learning experiences, and this book promotes the integration of art and children's literature. It helps improve student performance in other subject areas as well. It plays an important role in the curriculum .Often times talking with children about their ideas help to get them started on their own creative thought process. The activities in this book are directed which means that the activity is initiated by an adult, the materials are supplied and the topic is proposed. Each art lesson is combined with a children's book. The activities in this book guide children to a disciplined and discriminating approach to their art. Being exposed to art vocabulary will make it easier to find expression. The wide range of stimuli, materials and techniques presented will permit overall flexibility in a child's expressiveness. The primary goal is to focus on the process of creating. This book will aid in simplifying instruction and reducing the amount of preparation needed. Not only will it be extremely helpful to a new teacher, but it will also assist experienced teachers that are looking for novel approached to integrate art with other subjects.

Using Stories to Make Art: Creative Activities Using Children's Literature

Business & Money

Education & Reference

2015 Gelett Burgess Children's Book Award Winner in Activity Book Category Perfect for preschool through elementary–level educators seeking to enhance classroom lessons or parents and other caregivers looking for fun and creative hands-on activities for children, Make It! Write It! Read It! includes field-tested bookmaking projects that encourage self-expression while building both art and literacy skills. Seventeen easy-to-follow blank book designs—such as Accordion Fold, Hanging Tassel, and Paper-Bag-Pockets books—are presented and then applied to 23 specific cross-curricular book projects, including Alphabet, Pop-Up Jungle, and Flapping Insects books. The projects require nothing more than imagination and standard classroom art supplies. With gentle prompting, kids can write poems, paragraphs, or simple stories related to their creations. Each activity includes educational objectives; skills developed; materials needed; clear, illustrated, step-by-step instructions; and literary connection ideas. Longtime art educator Wendy M. L. Libby guides beginners who might need more direction but also suggests open-ended possibilities for more experienced bookmakers, teachers, and artists.

Make It! Write It! Read It!: Simple Bookmaking Projects to Engage Kids in Art and Literacy

Education & Teaching

Schools & Teaching

Zephyr Press

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