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None of the projects really jumped out at me. A few of the projects in this book looked like they could potentially be fun, but overall the book is not very visually appealing. If each page had a famous art work in color that the kids could appreciate, and there were some sample kids' creations in color as well that kids and parents could look at, I think it would have made a world of difference. There are lot of other books that do a much better job of what I expect the author of this book was trying to do. Instead check out the Art Explorers series by Joyce Raimondo or look at some of the Usborne art titles.
In fact, many of the international schools I've worked at house her books in their teacher resource room. Many of my friends are elementary and preschool teachers and love the simple materials and low prep time required for the projects.
As a mom of two preschools these books have given us so many fun art activities, recipes, lessons and experiences together. I love all MaryAnn Kohl's books.
I literally have had to hunt down my books so I can use them with my own kids. My main problem with the books are trying to get them back from friends who constantly borrow them.
I live overseas and getting your hands on 'gold' like this is rare. My daughter's preschool uses MaryAnn's books as a part of their curriculum.
But speaking as a mom, these are the best books for fun bonding activities with my own kids.
What about the learning that takes place through the experiments, art ideas, and discoveries through play. Obviously you haven't seen other books by other early childhood experts such as Bev Bos, Mary Baratta-Lorton, and all of my High/Scope publications. I am disappointed to see people concerned about the inside color of a book. If it isn't, then I am teaching future professionals something wrong.Make use of the book for its purpose, not its color.I highly recommend Mary Ann Kohl's books. all are in black and white as well.As an early childhood educator for 23 years I have found the ideas that Mary Ann Kohl has provided to those in our field excellent. Isn't it the process that counts. I'd be happy to share my experiences with young children using the excellent information I have gleaned over the years through Mary Ann's books.Thank you Mary Ann. keep up the great ideas.
but I also know publishing and that would be very expensive. I used this in homeschooling and also just to have ideas of things to do with kids on a rainy day. Plus, I like that it actually teaches along with the ideas.Sure, color would be great. Especially for a learning tool. You just have to be realistic about these things.
This book is brilliant for any teacher who is looking for a basic overview of art history and simple, interesting ideas with how to introduce the styles to children. I am a primary art teacher and have often used this book as a reference for beginning ideas, then modifying them to make it my own. Brilliant book.
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