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

A revised and expanded tenth anniversary edition of a best-selling guide designed for parents and teachers of children of all ages presents easy-to-follow lessons for building artistic skill and for using drawing in other scholastic subjects. Simultaneous.
Shows how to introduce the basics of drawing, suggests useful exercises, and includes examples of children's drawings
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 problemsAn integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awarenessA sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrationsThis 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.