Join us to explore how visual arts can support whole child development!
Spramani will share how to introduce the language of art to very young children and provide ideas to inspire their artistic expression. You’ll leave this session with fresh, practical strategies for getting started.
In this video
If you'd love to do art with your baby or toddler but picture paint everywhere, Spramani Elaun starts with the common myths. The talk is for parents and caregivers of children under three, and for teachers. It covers starting with picture books, safe supplies and a set place for messy art, and what to put on an art shelf before age 3. There is also a chapter on spotting when your child is ready for more.
Chapters
- 0:00 Art with babies, common myths and what art literacy means
- 6:02 Starting with picture books and how art skills develop
- 12:16 Keeping the mess small and modeling art with your child
- 16:53 Safe art supplies and a set place for messy art
- 20:36 When your child is ready for more, and art for concentration
- 24:43 Setting up an art shelf and what to introduce before age 3
- 28:35 Why to skip craft kits and let kids experiment freely
