Age Level: Toddlers and Two Year Olds
Product #: GH18543
Sample Pages

Jump right in--doing art with toddlers and twos is fun, rewarding, and a wonderful learning experience. Children discover their world as they explore the 75 fun-filled art adventures in First Art. They will joyfully squeeze a rainbow, make their own (safe) beads to string, and create their very own painted paper quilt. First Art starts children on a journey full of exploration and creativity!

Discover the natural curiosity and enthusiasm of toddlers and twos as they explore creative art experiences designed just for them!

In this resource book you'll find 75 art experiences, with over 100 variations that add to the fun, and tips for making the activities run smoothly. There's even a chapter of special adult-made props, such as an Art Baggie Book to display a child's artwork, or a Tabletop Easel made from a pizza box to catch all of the drips.

Pages: 155 Paperback

Reviews

"Doing art with young learners is a fine way to encourage muscle control and development, build mastery of tools, introduce cause and effect, and support independence and experimentation…The finest feature of First Art is that it is designed specifically for toddlers and twos-and respects their awkward, messy, and sometimes temporary interest in art experiences. You will enjoy the experiences too."

"While directed to the home or daycare schooling level, this publication is filled with art projects and suggestions that could be extended to kindergarten and lower-grade classrooms. The emphasis is on process and independent thinking rather than on product in this compilation of more than sixty-five art activities. While there are variations, a majority of the ideas presents begin with a list of materials needed, adult/teacher preparatory recommendations, a description of the processes and techniques the children will explore, and tips for further involvements and variations. Most activities, organized into six groupings, are presented on a single page, accompanied by lively line drawings. The chapter groupings center around painting, drawing, sculpting, printing, collage, and a miscellaneous grouping. Chapters have clever headings and feature a number of unique experiences such as printing with bubble wrap, fingertip prints, and toy wheel printing. The chapter on printing begins with an alphabetized double-page spread of printable objects. The book also features a unique and helpful system of simple icons for each activity that indicate activity levels, amount of pre-planning needed, cleanup actions, cautions, and more."