MaryAnn Kohl - First Art for Toddlers and Twos: Open-Ended Art Experiences

First ArtforToddlers and TwosMore books written by MaryAnn Kohl and published by Gryphon HouseArt with AnythingThe Big Messy Art BookMaking Make-BelievePreschool ArtPreschool Art: Clay & DoughPreschool Art: Collage & PaperPreschool Art: Craft & ConstructionPreschool Art: DrawingPreschool Art: PaintingCooking Art, with Jean PotterGlobal Art, with Jean PotterMathArts, with Cindy GainerArt books written by MaryAnn Kohl and Published by Bright Ring PublishingDiscovering Great Artists, with Kim SolgaGood Earth Art, with Cindy GainerGreat American Artists for Kids, with Kim SolgaMudworksScienceArts, with Jean PotterScribble ArtStorybook Art, with Jean PotterDedicationTo Hannah and Megan, forever my favorite toddlers~With wonderful memories still to come, MomBulk PurchaseGryphon House books are available for special premiums and sales promotions as well as for fund-raising use. Special editions or book excerpts also can be created to specifications. For details, contact the Director of Marketing at Gryphon House.DisclaimerGryphon House, Inc. and MaryAnn F. Kohl, author, cannot be held responsible for damage, mishap, or injury incurred during the use of or because of activities in this book. Appropriate and reasonable caution and adult supervision of children involved in activities and corresponding to the age and capability of each child involved, is recommended at all times.

Do not leave children unattended at any time. Observe safety and caution at all times.Copyright2012 MaryAnn F. KohlPublished by Gryphon House, Inc.PO Box 10, Lewisville, NC 27033800.638.0928; 877-638-7576 (fax)Visit us on the web at www.gryphonhouse.comAll rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or technical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system, without prior written permission of the publisher. Printed in New Delhi, India through Paras Offset, PVT., LTD. Every effort has been made to locate copyright and permission information.Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataKohl, MaryAnn F.First art : art experiences for toddlers and twos / MaryAnn F.

Kohl with Renee Ramsey and Dana Bowman; illustrations: Katheryn Davis.p. cm.Includes indexes.ISBN 978-0-87659-399-81. Art--Study and teaching (Preschool)--Activity programs. I. Ramsey, Renee. II.

Bowman, Dana. III. Title.LB1140.5.A7K63 2012372.5044--dc232011028547

MaryAnn says, The team of Dana and Renee added a depth of experience and wisdom to this book. I have learned so much from both of them and I cannot thank them enoughRenee Ramsey has taught process-oriented art to toddlers and preschoolers for more than 20 years. Her popular toddler art program, My First Art Class, is presented in recreation centers in 10 different cities in the San Francisco bay area. An accomplished ceramics artist, Renee lives with her husband, Steve, and their daughter, Ginger, in San Jose, California.Dana and her husband, Mike, live in Palo Alto with their three children: twin daughters Heather and Elizabeth, and younger sister Karen. The three sisters spend rainy days creating art indoors, and sunny days creating even messier art outdoors.

Thanks, Everyone!

Many educators and parents have contributed their favorite toddler art ideas and experiences to this bookour thanks to everyone. Their contributions show their clear dedication to young children.Laura Hall Eisenberg, Brownfield, TXJane Chastain, Pickens, SCJane Harris, Roselle, ILAngela Hendrickson, Coon Rapids, MNJeanie Herrod, Columbia, SCArdis Kosmala, Clinton Township, MIJayna Ledbetter, Greenville, ScElaine Magud, Manteca, CAHeidi Maier, Ocala, FLTracey Neumarke, Chicago, ILJulie Peck, Jacksonville, FLPat Ritter, Lexington park, MDEllyn Schaffner, Halkirk, Alberta, CananaLee Schauer, Milwaukee, WIZanni Van Antwerp, Henderson, NVKreshna Warnock, Long Beach, CACynthia Wilmarth, Mauna Lani, Hawaii

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Toddlers and twos are unique.

They are separating from mommy and daddy and beginning to become independent people with their own preferences. Their outright declarations of By myself! or No, no, no! can be challenging. Because toddlers and twos are going through many changes of independence and separation, they often are uncertain or resistant during this time. Support and encouragement are key to making this transition time a happy one. A toddler or two-year-old may resist an activity one day and then welcome the very same activity the next day. Toddlers and twos offer adults a unique challenge to be flexible and patient, along with the joy of helping them grow through exploration and discovery.