Drawing with Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too

ISBN-10: 0874778328
ISBN-13: 9780874778328
Pages: 272
Language: English
Published: 1996
Publisher: Putnam
Author: Mona Brookes

Description

Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method." This revised edition includes the following new materials: Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn; An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems; An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness; A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations. This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.