Suggested ARTS LEARNING Resources Websites: • • • • • Getty ArtsEdNet <http://www.getty.edu/sitemap> Art on the Net <http://www.art.net:80/> Reggio Emilia Approach <http://www.latelier.org/usefullinks/> Art History Research Links <http://witcombe.sbc.edu/ARTHLinks.html> Art Discovery <http://www.artdiscovery.org> Music: Lullaby: A Collection, Various Artists, Music Little People Planet Sleeps, Various Artists, Sony Not for Kids Only, Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Acoustic Disc NO! They Might Be Giants, Rounder/Pgd Rocket Ship Beach, Dan Zanes and Friends, Festival Five Rec Ralph’s World, Ralph Covert (a Chicagoan), Minty Fresh Songs for Bumpy Wagon Rides, Various Chicago Artists, Bloodshot Records Songs for Wiggleworms, Old Town School of Folk Music Books: • Doing Art Together by Muriel Silberstein-Storfer with Mablen Jones Simon and Schuster, New York. 1982 This book gives examples for both adults and children how to set up a workshop, experiment with color, paint, construct paper sculptures, and more. Beginner friendly with useful tips and historical references. Contains photographs and examples. • Art From Many Hands-Multicultural Art Projects by Jo Miles Schuman Davis Publications, Inc., Worcester Mass. 1981 Step-by-step instructions on how to create art projects from Africa, Central and South America, Asia, Europe, and Native North America. Contains photographs. Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier 700 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 527-1000 www.ChiChildrensMuseum.org • Including Children with Special Needs in Early Childhood Programs Mark Wolery and Jan S. Wilbers, Editors. Vol. 6 NAEYC Research into Practice Series. National Association for the Education of Young Children, Washington, DC. 1994 This resource provides information on how to design programs and services for young children with disabilities. Contains photographs. • First Steps in Teaching Creative Dance to Children by Mary Joyce Mayfield Publishing Company, Mountain View, CA. 1994 This book includes basic methods of dance as well as how to teach it and how to develop lesson plans. Beginner friendly, contains photographs. Kraft Artabounds Studio • Don’t Move the Muffin Tins—A Hands-Off Guide to Art for the Young Child by Bev Bos, Turn the Page Press, Roseville, CA. 1981 The focus of this book is 2-5 year olds but much of the art can be used with older children and even adults. This book shows how to develop child-centered art programs and gain confidence in creativity. Contains photographs. MORE➔ Suggested ARTS LEARNING Resources • Before the Basics—Creating Conversations with Children by Bev Bos Turn the Page Press, Roseville, CA. 1983 This book teaches language development methods for young children with an emphasis on process rather than product. Includes various examples of childcentered language, music, and movement activities. Contains photographs. • Together We’re Better-Establishing a Coactive Learning Environment by Bev Bos Turn the Page Press, Roseville, CA. 1990 This book deals with the socialization of young children and the importance of cooperative activities. The emphasis is on the creation of environments which will allow children the opportunity to participate in positive social situations at their own pace, by their own choice. • Beautiful Stuff! Learning with Found Materials by Cathy Weisman Topal and Lella Gandini. Davis Publications, Inc., Worcester, Mass. 1999 This guide expresses the importance of the exploration of materials, where that exploration will take you, and how you can build upon those discoveries. Inspired by educators from Reggio Emilia, Italy. Contains photographs. • The Ooey Gooey Handbook—Identifying and Creating Child-Centered Environments by Lisa Murphy The Learning Through Adventure Company, Carlsbad, CA. 2001 This book focuses on early childhood and contains ideas, recipes, suggestions, tips and inspiration on how to do exciting art projects. Contains photographs. • The I Can't Sing Book for Grownups Who Can’t Carry a Tune in a Paper Bag...But want to Do Music with Young Children by Jackie Silberg Gryphon House, Inc. Beltsville, MD, 1998 Fun and accessible ways to learn the basics of music at home or in the classroom. • Music Crafts for Kids: The How-To Book of Music Discovery by Noel & Phyllis Fiarotta Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. New York, NY, 1995 Step by step instructions for simple musical instruments you can make at home. Chicago Children’s Museum at Navy Pier 700 E. Grand Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 527-1000 www.ChiChildrensMuseum.org Kraft Artabounds Studio • On Stage Theater Games and Activities for Kids by Lisa Bany Winters Chicago Review Press Inc.1997 This book provides various examples of child-centered drama activates to try at home or in the classroom. Beginner Friendly. Children’s books: Storybooks are a exciting introduction to looking closely at art for children. The Caldecott Medal is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American Picture Book for Children published in the United States during the preceding year. The Coretta Scott King Award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the American Library Association's Social Responsibilities Round Table. Recipients are authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books promote an understanding and appreciation of the “American Dream.” MORE➔