Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, TooThe definitive guide to encouraging drawing and creativity, for parents and teachers alike Mona Brookes's clear and practical approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method." This revised and expanded edition includes: • Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn • An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning differences • An integrated-studies chapter with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness • A sixteen-page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations This invaluable teaching tool not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in each of us. |
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... motor coordination tend to respond to the drawing lessons . Teenagers have the same motor coordination and performance potential as adults , but they need extra en- couragement due to emotional and social pressures . Starting - Level ...
... motor coordination tend to respond to the drawing lessons . Teenagers have the same motor coordination and performance potential as adults , but they need extra en- couragement due to emotional and social pressures . Starting - Level ...
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... motor coordination is rarely sophisticated enough for representational drawing , so encourage scribbling and playing with drawing equipment . But don't forget she is fully capable of visually understanding and recognizing the elements ...
... motor coordination is rarely sophisticated enough for representational drawing , so encourage scribbling and playing with drawing equipment . But don't forget she is fully capable of visually understanding and recognizing the elements ...
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... motor coordination yet to draw the angle with one stroke . In this case you can tell the child to make a straight line , pick up the marker , put it down on the point , and go in the other direction . After you draw one of each of the ...
... motor coordination yet to draw the angle with one stroke . In this case you can tell the child to make a straight line , pick up the marker , put it down on the point , and go in the other direction . After you draw one of each of the ...
Contents
Before You Draw | 3 |
Setting the Stage | 21 |
Creating a Supportive Climate | 32 |
Copyright | |
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