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There are so many wonderful things for children to learn, and so many exciting ways to learn! This morning’s social media brought a shocking pink watercolor by our 3-year-old niece, self-titled “American French Fry.” That’s Jane, right now. Sally Haughey, in her new book, Wonder Art Workshop, talks about her methods of teaching that honor what a child wants, feels and finds interesting—and that respect the wonder a child feels when encouraged to learn through her own developmental process. Jane is capably doing her own thing.
Wonder Art Workshop is much more than a “how to…,” it is a guide for teachers and parents to trust their children to learn through playful art activity. Sally Haughey offers thoughtful strategies for presenting ideas and quality materials (both new and recycled) to give children the opportunity to respond in their best, and most developmentally appropriate, way. Along the wonder journey we learn new techniques for making paint, using natural items in art, getting muddy with clay and utilizing an assortment of loose parts. Delightful photos show kids having lots of fun learning through play.
Wonder Art Workshop: Creative Child-Led Experiences for Nurturing Imagination, Curiosity, and a Love of Learning ...