Gives instructions for student art projects inspired by the work of five famous artists: Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder, Henri Matisse, Jackson Pollock, and Michelangelo. Directions for making art smocks and a display kiosk are also included. (ME)

Offers suggestions for incorporating inexpensive art activities into early childhood classrooms. Suggests activities for children over 3 years in the areas of art using: paint and food coloring, drawing or scribbling, sculpture or construction, weaving and stitching, clay and dough, paper scraps, and broken crayons. Suggests craft activities for…

Describes stages of children's art development from scribbling to representations. Discusses ways to organize the space in the child care art center, and presents 11 art activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children; lists materials and teacher instructions for each activity. Includes suggestions for keeping clothes clean…