E-Books →The Art Playroom Make a home art space for kids; Spark exploration, independence

With an inviting, open setup of art supplies, kids can easily access tools and materials to work through ideas, tinker, discover, solve problems, learn techniques, and create anything they can imagine. Your art space becomes a creative workshop that allows children the opportunity to explore open-ended materials with a sense of independence, confidence, and responsibility.
In The Art Playroom, author Megan Schiller-a Reggio-inspired preschool teacher, art studio owner, and interior designer-guides you step by step through the process of creating an art space for your children and shares her simple approach to encourage creative exploration for years to come.
This book is for parents and caregivers of children ages 2-10, with tips on how to create an art space that works well for a variety of ages. The Invitations to Create offer over 55 ideas for setting up art prompts-categorized by skills and ages-that will spark a creative session with simple materials and minimal setup.
Hesitant about the potential mess? Megan provides a unique solution by combining her background in art education and interior design to help you set up a productive art space for your kids that is also organized, easy to clean up, and looks great!
You will learn:
How to set up an art studio for kids, step by stepHow to customize your art space for specific ages, including toddlers, preschool-age kids, and tinkering- and making-focused older kidsHow to introduce the materials to your childHow to keep your art space organizedHow to keep your children engaged with open-ended art promptsInvitations to Create focus on building skills such as:
Mastering tools such as scissors, stapler, hole puncher, and hammerFine motor and focus with beading, sewing, and droppersSelf-sufficiency with squeezing, pouring, and scrubbing practiceWriting with greeting cards, book-making, and comic stripsCollaboration with siblings and friends through shared projectsScience and investigation with chemistry and nature projectsMaking toys and accessories such as clay creatures, dolls, and puzzlesThe combination of having an open art studio and setting up invitations to create seamlessly weaves the creative process into children's daily lives to help them become self-sufficient makers and innovative thinkers. This book, The Art Playroom, is for anyone who wants to foster creativity, independence, and ingenuity in the next generation.