Artful Parent Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 To 8

Name: Artful Parent Simple Ways to Fill Your Family's Life with Art and Creativity--Includes over 60 Art Projects for Children Ages 1 To 8
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ISBN: 9781590309643

ISBN-10: 1590309642

ISBN-13: 9781590309643

Edition: 2013

Authors: Jean Van't Hul

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Raising children in an art-rich environment encourages their creativity, imagination, and self-confidence.The Artful Parentgives you the tools and inspiration to provide such an environment for your family. By providing an engaging balance of information and art activities, text and photos, whys and how-tos,The Artful Parentwill help you transform your home into a more creative environment, whether you feel creative yourself or not.The book includes basic information about getting started, stocking up on art supplies, setting up an art space, and talking to children about art. The process-oriented arts and crafts projects included in each chapter are afar cry from the cookie-cutter crafts…

Book details

List price: $21.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/9/2013
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 7.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.584
Language: English



Foreword



Introduction: Saying Yes to Art



Preparing for Art



An Exploratory Approach to Art


What Is Process Art? Why Is It Creative?




Planning for Art



Making Space for Art



Gathering Art Materials



Encouraging Your Budding Artist


Connecting with Children through Talking about Their Art




Sustaining Inspiration


Hummingbirds, Pebbles, and Maps




Storing, Displaying, and Sharing the Art



Artful Activities



First Forays into Art


Having Fun with Crafts




Quick and Easy Art


Using Recycled Materials for Art and Craft Projects




Getting Fancy


Exploring Clay




Action Art


The Exploration Tool Kit




Quiet Activities for Downtime and Transition


Playful Exploration of Art Ideas and Materials




Art for Playdates, Parties, and Groups


Success with Group Art




Homemade Art Materials to Make and Enjoy


The Natural Artist



Acknowledgments


Artful Parent Resources


Index of Art Activities


About the Contributors


Photo and Illustration Credits