Growing Artists Teaching Art to Young Children

by Koster, Joan Bouza

• ISBN13: 9780766810587
• ISBN10: 0766810585
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-09-19
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

This well-organized, readable book provides the tools to develop rich, meaningful activities that integrate art into the educational experience for children ages 1 A½ 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 machAc, 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.

Table of Contents

Doing Art Guide	ix
Studio Page Guide	x
Preface	xi
Acknowledgments	xv
Art and Young Children	1	(26)
Who are the young artists?	2	(2)
Why should art be taught to young children?	4	(3)
What are the components of a thoughtful art program for young children?	7	(1)
What direction do current research and educational theory provide?	7	(6)
What does a thoughtful are program look like?	13	(4)
Conclusion: The thoughtful art program	17	(1)
Further Reading	18	(1)
Doing Art: Preparation	19	(4)
Studio Pages 1-4	23	(4)
Teaching Art	27	(30)
What is the teacher's role in early childhood art?	28	(2)
How does the teacher's behavior affect young artists?	30	(3)
How should teachers respond to young artists nonverbally?	33	(1)
How should teachers respond to young artists verbally?	33	(9)
How should teachers respond to problems?	42	(2)
How does teaching style affect program delivery?	44	(2)
Conclusion: Delivering the thoughtful art program	46	(1)
Further Reading	47	(1)
Doing Art: Planning for Art	48	(5)
Studio Pages 5--8	53	(4)
Artistic Development	57	(28)
When does art begin?	58	(1)
Why drawing?	58	(1)
What is known about the artistic development of children?	59	(1)
Historical trends in artistic development	60	(3)
What social and cultural factors affect artistic development?	63	(3)
What do child art development models tell educators?	66	(4)
Collecting Children's Art	70	(1)
Conclusion: The child artist	71	(1)
Further Reading	71	(2)
Doing Art: Drawing	73	(8)
Studio Pages 9--12	81	(4)
Nurturing Creativity	85	(30)
How are young children creative?	86	(2)
What is the creative process?	88	(5)
How do teachers foster the creative process?	93	(1)
Conclusion: Creativity in teaching	94	(1)
Further Reading	95	(1)
Doing Art: Collage	96	(15)
Studio Pages 13--16	111	(4)
Integrating the Curriculum	115	(34)
How can art activities be integrated throughout the curriculum?	117	(1)
What is an introductory experience?	118	(3)
What is the thematic approach?	121	(7)
What is the project approach?	128	(2)
Conclusion: Making the connection	130	(1)
Further Reading	131	(14)
Studio Pages 17--20	145	(4)
Making Art Safely	149	(34)
Why are art hazards a concern?	150	(2)
How are safe art materials selected?	152	(2)
What are some safe alternatives?	154	(2)
How can safe behavior be promoted?	156	(1)
How can teachers set limits?	157	(1)
Is it food or art?	158	(2)
What recipes work?	160	(1)
Conclusion: Balancing freedom and safety	161	(1)
Further Reading	162	(1)
Doing Art: Modeling	163	(16)
Studio Pages 21--24	179	(4)
Awakening the Senses	183	(32)
What is beauty?	184	(1)
How does an aesthetic sense develop?	185	(1)
What are the elements of art?	186	(5)
How is sensory perception developed in young children?	191	(9)
What is the best way to present sensory experiences?	200	(1)
What is kinesthetics?	200	(2)
Conclusion: The sensitive teacher	202	(1)
Further Reading	203	(1)
Doing Art: Printmaking	204	(7)
Studio Pages 25--28	211	(4)
Introducing the World's Art	215	(46)
What do children learn from the art of others?	216	(1)
How should artworks be selected?	217	(2)
Why should the program include art from other cultures?	219	(2)
What do children learn from multicultural art examples?	221	(1)
How can teachers build their collections?	222	(3)
How are artworks, prints, and artifacts used with children?	225	(9)
How can community resources be used?	234	(3)
How can children's literature be used to teach art?	237	(1)
Conclusion: Becoming an artist	238	(1)
Further Reading	238	(2)
Doing Art: Fiber art	240	(17)
Studio Pages 29--32	257	(4)
Creating a Place for Art	261	(26)
What kind of environment is needed for art?	262	(2)
How should the art environment be arranged?	264	(1)
How should art supplies be organized?	265	(2)
How is an aesthetic environment created?	267	(3)
Conclusion: Creating a sense of place	270	(1)
Further Reading	271	(1)
Doing Art: Sculpture	272	(11)
Studio Pages 33--36	283	(4)
Cooperative Art Activities	287	(30)
What is cooperative art?	288	(1)
How can children be encouraged to work together?	288	(3)
What is involved in cooperative art activities?	291	(2)
How can young children use the computer to create art?	293	(3)
Conclusion: Cooperative art binds people together	296	(1)
Further Reading	297	(1)
Doing Art: Group Art	298	(15)
Studio Pages 37-40	313	(4)
Dealing with Differences	317	(28)
How can teachers create a climate in which art can flourish?	318	(2)
How can art be used in anti-bias activities?	320	(1)
How are children with special needs included in the art program?	321	(2)
What is the role of holidays in an art program for young children?	323	(1)
What is art therapy?	324	(1)
Conclusion: Caring for each other	325	(1)
Further Reading	326	(1)
Doing Art: Art for dramatic play	327	(14)
Studio Pages 41-44	341	(4)
Assessing Growth	345	(34)
What is authentic art assessment?	346	(1)
How can children's artistic growth be assessed?	347	(1)
What daily observation methods can be used?	348	(4)
How can portfolios be used for long-term assessment?	352	(4)
What can be learned by looking at a child's art?	356	(1)
How to teachers share with parents?	357	(3)
How do teachers assess themselves?	360	(3)
Conclusion: A vision to grow on	363	(3)
Further Reading	366	(1)
Doing Art: Displaying Art	367	(8)
Studio Pages 45-48	375	(4)
Appendix A Teacher Resources	379	(6)
Art supplies sources	379	(1)
Artifact sources	379	(6)
Sources of prints and posters	385
Computer supplies and software	381	(1)
Recipes	382	(3)
Appendix B Children's Literature on Art	385	(16)
Appendix C Teacher References	401	(2)
References	403	(4)
Glossary	407	(4)
Index	411