Packed with 52 fun and colorful exercises geared toward 3- to
6-year-olds, this book offers parents and teachers an outstanding source
of creative art activities to inspire and enrich this wide-eyed and
open-hearted age group.
Activities are organized by medium and designed to encourage
self-expression. Each Lab also features the work of a prominent artist
for inspiration. Gorgeous photography shows different results from
different people using the same lesson, exemplifying the way the lesson
brings out each artist's personal style.
Have fun:
- drawing with food coloring-tinted ice cubes.
- painting using a sponge bottle washer and tempera paints.
- printmaking using balloons, lace, and potatoes to place ink.
- sculpting with tinfoil, paper mache, and paper tubes.
- creating mixed media art with fabric, wallpaper samples, and items
from nature.
Targeting one of the most critical developmental periods for children,
Art Lab for Little Kids is the perfect book for both parents and
teachers who are seeking enriching and unique experiences to offer this
age group. This inspirational book stands out as a unique reference for
creating fine art with children through finding the student's own voice,
marks, and style and with playful lessons that result in significant
skill building.
The popular Lab for Kids series features a growing list of books
that share hands-on activities and projects on a wide host of
topics, including art, astronomy, clay, geology, math, and even how to
create your own circus--all authored by established experts in their
fields. Each lab contains a complete materials list, clear
step-by-step photographs of the process, as well as finished
samples. The labs can be used as singular projects or as part of a
yearlong curriculum of experiential learning. The activities are
open-ended, designed to be explored over and over, often with different
results. Geared toward being taught or guided by adults, they are
enriching for a range of ages and skill levels. Gain firsthand knowledge
on your favorite topic with Lab for Kids.
