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Pavlou, Victoria – International Journal of Art & Design Education, 2009
This article explores aspects of young children's three-dimensional development in art making. Understanding young children's three-dimensional awareness and development is often a neglected area of early childhood educators' education and practice and often children's creative potential is not fully realised. The present article is based on a…
Descriptors: Young Children, Creativity, Childrens Art, Child Development
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Thompson, Christine Marme – Art Education, 1995
Asserts that the practice of drawing in sketchbooks contributes something valuable and unique to young children and to those who teach them. Maintains that voluntary drawings offer children a form of engagement in art-making that is substantially different from what they experience in lessons initiated by a teacher. (CFR)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Products, Art Teachers, Child Development
Hale, Judy A.; Boozer, Sandra T. – 1997
The primary purpose of this study was to assess the use of young children's artwork in the assessment of reading abilities. The research method for the study was qualitative, and the design followed an interpretive approach. Subjects were 12 transitional-first grade students (a transitional-first grade allows a child with normal academic ability…
Descriptors: Art Products, Child Development, Childrens Art, Early Reading
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Brown, Ian – Art Education, 1994
Contends that differences in child development and cultural backgrounds affect the way children represent their world through art. Describes an exhibit of children's art from Thailand and Australia. Discusses differences in content, media, and style and concludes that both cultures could benefit from adopting aspects of the other. (CFR)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Art Education, Art Expression, Art Products
Spodek, Bernard; And Others – Child Care Information Exchange, 1996
Presents four articles that examine the role of art experiences in early childhood education: "Educationally Appropriate Art Activities for Young Children," by Bernard Spodek; "Teachers and Children Together: Constructing New Learning," by Lella Gandini; "Fostering Experiences between Young Children and Clay," by Cathy Weisman Topal; and…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Education, Art Products, Child Development
Malchiodi, Cathy A. – 1998
Children's art not only provides a window to children's problems, it also gives them another language with which to share feelings and ideas. This book provides an overview of the multidimensional aspects of children's drawings, and is intended to assist therapists in working with children and their drawings. Chapter 1 discusses projective tests…
Descriptors: Art Products, Art Therapy, Child Abuse, Child Development