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For Project-Based Learning in Childcare Programs |
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The National Association for the Education of Young Children works to raise the
quality of childcare for children to age 8. A major part of NAEYC's effort is
accreditation of programs to published standards. ArtHouse has proven effective
as a teaching aide in countless NAEYC accredited programs (including preschools,
kindergartens, and afterschool programs). ArtHouse is especially powerful as a
pre-literacy teaching aide. When kids organize the presentation of art to tell
stories - storyboarding - they're developing fundamental skills for reading
and creative writing. Great for presentations of all kinds, ArtHouse helps
childcare providers demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards. |
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Ten ArtHouse Projects - As Presented at NAEYC's 2004 Conference: |
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Develop fine motor skills, eye/hand coordination & attention-to-detail. Cut out pictures and shapes to use in collages.  inspired by Henri Matisse and jazz music |
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Leverage multiple-intelligences to reach special student needs. Help students recognize & value their diversity. a short lesson about self and family crayon drawing with overlaid digital photo |
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Teach pre-literacy & language skills. Apply labels on artwork to build vocabulary & verbalization skills. pictorial and phonetic introduction to letters beeswax crayon and wet-on-wet watercolors (a la Waldorf) |
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Teach world cultures/holidays. Nurture multi-cultural sensitivity. a creche scene colored pencils |
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Enhance art appreciation & understanding. an early introduction to abstract art tempera paint and black marker (inspired by Piet Mondrian) |
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Develop powers of observation. Teach drawing from still-life. gel markers |
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Improve concentration, planning, & organizational skills. Challenge kids to draw from memory. markers |
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Foster creativity in technique & use-of-materials. an aquarium scene captured in collage stickers and scrapbook paper overlaid with cellophane |
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Develop mapping & spatial-reasoning skills. Introduce the concept of perspective. one room looks into another crayons |
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Help kids establish control over overwhelming circumstances. ArtHouse is a versatile tool for art therapy & play therapists. this from an artist, not an actual patient crayons |
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