Art is an area that I struggle on knowing how to teach my little ones. I can give them a crayon or paint brush – but what then? My sweet friend suggested the book, Young at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills, and an Appreciation for Art. I ended the book exciting and relieved about teaching art to my kiddos.
Susan Striker breaks down art to its smallest form teaching you how to begin with your 12 month old child. Several forms of art are covered – drawing, painting, sculpting, and more are covered. There is even a chapter on planning birthday parties.
Understand that this book is written by an art teacher. There are some thoughts in this book that I do not agree with. But there is enough good to outweigh those few disagreements.
This is a book that I will be purchasing and will be using along with the ABC Jesus Loves Me curriculum.