Arts

The Story in the Picture: Inquiry and Artmaking with Young Children

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:57:43 -0500

This book provides teachers with the skills and freedom to design rich art experiences for young children. Demonstrates that using fine art reproductions in the early childhood curriculum allows children to construct their own meanings, teaches diversity, fosters thinking skills, and encourages storytelling. Based on the NAEYC and NAEA standards, this teacher-friendly resource also includes lesson plans and examples of activities. From Teachers College Press.

Art in Universally Designed Preschool Environments: Designing Curriculum to Meet Standards with Evidence-Based Practices (DVD)

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 16:17:42 -0400

Set up your classroom environment and create intentional learning opportunities for children. This DVD includes video clips showing preschool children engaged in early learning and problem solving, teacher interviews, classroom planning sessions, directions for making learning materials, and PowerPoint presentations for instructors. 67 min. From Arlitt Instructional Media in association with Purdy Productions.

Young Children Journal - March 2010

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 13:49:05 -0500

The arts can be an important tool for learning, but they also provide experiences that enhance children's lives now and in the future. The articles in the March issue focus on the performing arts—music, dance, and theater in the early years. Additional features cover family involvement, blocks, and ethics in early care and education.

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From Pictures to Words: Understanding the Foundations of Literacy (DVD)

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:03:08 -0400

How do children come to literacy? This documentary observes that encouraging young children to make pictures—to invent their own graphic representations—sets the literacy process in motion. As children experiment with crayons, markers and pencils, they begin to realize that these marks can stand for the sounds of language. That learning path leads from telling stories with pictures to telling stories with words. And as some very enthusiastic young students demonstrate, these early interests can evolve into a passion for reading and writing.&

Nurturing Knowledge: Building a Foundation for School Success by Linking Early Literacy to Math, Science, Art, & Social Studies

root — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:02:20 -0400

Reading is about more than letters and sounds. Successful readers must draw upon a great deal of knowledge and vocabulary to make sense of that they read. This text presents five essential early literacy practices—creating a supportive environment; shared book reading; songs, rhymes, and word play; developmental writing; and play—providing the tools to link literacy to content knowledge in math, science, social studies, and art. From Scholastic.

Spotlight on Young Children: Expanded 5-Book Curriculum Set

root — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:01:23 -0400

Enhance your curriculum with these popular collections drawn from special theme issues of Young Children. Compiled by series editor Derry Koralek, these volumes are perfect as readings for college classes or in-service workshops. Each book includes resource lists and carefully designed questions and activities to aid in reflecting on issues of practice.

Black Padfolio with NAEYC Color Logo

vsheehan@naeyc.org — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:17:09 -0400

Elegant black padded portfolio with the NAEYC Logo. Slim design, soft, padded, and stitched construction with interior pockets—perfect for the busy professional.

I Am Clay (DVD)

root — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:02:41 -0400

This DVD demonstrates how working with natural clay benefits the emotional, creative, intellectual, and physical development of young children. I Am Clay is an educational documentary featuring experts on early childhood and children 13 months to 6 years old. From K-Play.

30 min.

Children as Illustrators: Making Meaning Through Art and Language

root — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:01:15 -0400

Art and literacy experiences can be integrated into the classroom to great effect, and Susan Thompson shows us how. Interpreting and creating pictorial representations is an important step on the road to literacy, as is experimenting with combinations of symbols and text. When we value and support children's symbolic expression and communication, children respond and gain confidence.

Spotlight on Young Children and the Creative Arts

root — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:01:25 -0400

The creative arts—including music, movement, dramatic play, puppetry, painting, sculpture, and drawing—are a crucial part of early childhood. Not only do the arts allow children to express themselves, but creative activity can enhance development of children's skills in literacy, science, math, social studies, and more. This engaging collection of articles from Young Children also includes resources and carefully designed questions and activities to aid readers in reflecting on best practice.