Children Draw

Name: Children Draw
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SKU: 9781789142846
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A Guide to Why, When and How Children Make Art

By Marilyn JS Goodman

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Children Draw is a concise, richly illustrated guide for parents, teachers, and caretakers that explores why children draw and the significance of drawing for youngsters aged two to twelve. Combining psychological insights and practical teaching experience, it outlines the stages of drawing development alongside children's mental, physical, social, emotional, and creative growth. The book offers advice on encouraging visual expression, choosing age-appropriate materials, creating suitable workspaces, and enhancing art museum visits for families. Filled with many delightful examples of children's artwork, it is an essential resource for those interested in supporting children's artistic activities.
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Ideal for parents, teachers, and caretakers interested in child development and art education. Suitable for those wanting to understand and support children's creative growth from toddlerhood to pre-adolescence.

Children Draw is a concise, richly illustrated book, aimed at parents, teachers, and caretakers, that explores why children draw and the meaning and value of drawing for youngsters - from toddlers aged two to pre-adolescents aged twelve.

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Children Draw is a concise, richly illustrated book, aimed at parents, teachers, and caretakers, that explores why children draw and the meaning and value of drawing for youngsters—from toddlers aged two to pre-adolescents aged twelve.

Informed by psychology and practical teaching with children, it guides readers through the progressive stages and characteristics of drawing development as children grow and change mentally, physically, socially, emotionally, and creatively.

It offers parents tips about encouraging children to express their ideas visually, age-appropriate art materials, workspaces, and different media, as well as suggestions for making an art museum visit more meaningful—not to mention more fun—for both parents and kids.

Packed with many delightful examples of children's art, Children Draw is an essential book for parents interested in their child's art activities.

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The Times Literary Supplement praises Goodman as an art and museum education specialist who carefully details children's artistic progression from early scribbles to more sophisticated forms, accompanied by 134 vivid illustrations showcasing children's creativity. Erika Sanger from the Museum Association of New York commends the book's accessible text and celebration of imagination, highlighting its value in nurturing lifelong expressive skills in children. Bookseller notes Goodman's evident love and respect for children throughout this insightful investigation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789142846

Publisher: Reaktion Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Reaktion Books

Illustration: 134 illustrations, 128 in colour

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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Arts & Culture Health & Wellness Marilyn JS Goodman Non-Fiction Parenting & Family Self-Help & Personal Development

About the Author

Marilyn JS Goodman is an art and museum education specialist who has served as Director of Education for the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. Her previous books include Learning Through Art (1999).