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4 Process Art Ideas for Toddlers and Twos

Toddlers and twos explore art as a learning experience or an experiment, discovering what is stimulating and interesting. They are more interested in doing art rather than making a finished product. Process art is a fantastic learning opportunity for even the youngest children! MaryAnn F. Kohl, author of many art books for children including First Art for Toddlers and Twos: Open-Ended Art Experiences, explains what process art is and the benefits for young children, and shares 4 exciting process art ideas that will fascinate toddlers and two-year-olds.
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Related Book: First Art for Toddlers and Twos
Embrace the Mess: 5 Skills Developed Through Art Exploration

Sure, sometimes art is messy. But what really matters about art, aside from how satisfying it is, is that it is important in a child’s development. Art may seem like fun and games—and it is!—but through art explorations, children actually learn many different skills.
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Related Book: First Art for Toddlers and Twos
Putting the ‘A’ Back in STEAM

We’ve all heard the praises of teaching science, technology, engineering, and math—STEM—but we often let the arts fall by the wayside. The current push from STEM to STEAM education urges teachers to bring art-based learning back into the curriculum, but the question is: Why? What does art have to offer young learners?
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Related Book: Simple STEAM
Easy Does It: Teaching Science is Not Just for Scientists

STEAM is a hot topic these days. Almost every early learning curriculum is focused on those five letters. Science, technology, engineering, art, and math make up the core of contemporary education, which is why there are so many great resources dedicated to integrating these concepts into classroom and home learning!
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Related Book: Simple STEAM
Celebrating Youth Art Month on a Budget

February is Youth Art Month, which means the spotlight is on childhood creativity! Art is a fantastic way for children to explore and express themselves. Given the many forms art can take, every child is sure to find a medium of art they enjoy.
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Related Book: Thrifty Teacher’s Guide to Creative Learning Centers
Tips and Tools for Teaching Letter Recognition

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Related Book: Art Across the Alphabet
5 Ways to Display Student Art

Displaying children’s work in meaningful ways may be a challenge for some teachers who are looking for new and creative ways to fill their classrooms with student work. Displaying children’s artwork in the classroom is a great way to motivate students and cultivate a sense of community. It also helps build self-esteem in the children, who can see their artwork and other creations on display and feel proud about what they’ve made.
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Related Book: Rethinking the Classroom Landscape
Move to the Music

Music and movement activities for preschoolers are a creative and exciting way to promote the development of language and math skills and encourage exploration in little learners. Movement is an essential part of life, and movement activities play a crucial role in the growth of your preschooler. Move to Learn, by Joye Newman, MA, and Miriam P. Feinberg, PhD, is full of movement activities for preschool, allowing children to move, experience, and explore all areas of learning!
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Related Book: Move to Learn
Why Music Education is Important

From increased IQ and spatial-temporal skills, to early language development, the benefits of music education are endless. Early childhood music education plays a crucial part in developing the brains of babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Shake, Rattle, and Roll, by Abigail Flesch Connors, reveals the importance of music education, and what impact including music in your classrooms can have on your little learners.
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Related Book: Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Holiday Art for Preschoolers

This holiday season is a wonderful time to introduce sensory learning to your preschoolers through fun art projects for kids. Art activities for preschoolers are a great way to combine family time with learning, developing their skills in language, science, and even math!
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Related Book: GIANT Encyclopedia of Preschool Activities for 4-Year-Olds

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