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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Page xvi
... visual compe- tencies allowed them to use these skills as artists , artisans , ar- chitects , and engineers in spite of a lack of attention and training in these modalities . We have poorly served those with average skills by failing to ...
... visual compe- tencies allowed them to use these skills as artists , artisans , ar- chitects , and engineers in spite of a lack of attention and training in these modalities . We have poorly served those with average skills by failing to ...
Page xvii
... visual competencies have been compromised . Once they build these skills to the required thresholds , we can much more easily teach them to read , write , and spell . Thus , it becomes part of the basic skill platform used to develop ...
... visual competencies have been compromised . Once they build these skills to the required thresholds , we can much more easily teach them to read , write , and spell . Thus , it becomes part of the basic skill platform used to develop ...
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... visual training and recognition was the key . It can start on day one . As you talk to babies you can show them things and talk about visual information the same way you get them to recognize material objects . For example , you can run ...
... visual training and recognition was the key . It can start on day one . As you talk to babies you can show them things and talk about visual information the same way you get them to recognize material objects . For example , you can run ...
Contents
Before You Draw | 3 |
Setting the Stage | 21 |
Creating a Supportive Climate | 32 |
Copyright | |
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