The A in STEAM: Lesson Plans and Activities for Integrating Art, Ages 0–8

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Discover new and exciting ways to teach STEM content through the arts in your early childhood program with this innovative and comprehensive guidebook. Chapters feature playful activities divided by age band that bridge early academic learning and social, emotional, physical, and mental development with active engagement in the arts. Structured activities include a materials list, safety concerns, key takeaways, and related readings, as well as explicit connections to research and national standards. With clear and concise lesson plans that walk you through activities in music, dance, media arts, visual arts, and theater, it becomes easy to bring development and learning through movement and creativity to your classroom or program. Cover Half Title Series Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents List of Tables List of Figures About the Authors Preface Acknowledgments Introduction to The A in STEAM: Lesson Plans and Activities for Integrating Art, Ages 0–8 Part I: Theory and Practice, Chapters 1–3: Opening the World to Children 0–8 Through STEAM, Development, and Dispositions Part II: The Activity, Chapters 4–8: Hands-On Learning and Development Through the Arts Notes from the Authors Sources for Standards and Research-Based Information Part I Theory and Practice, Chapters 1–3: Opening the World to Children 0–8 Through STEAM, Development, and Dispositions Chapter 1 STEAM, Language Arts, and Social Studies Through the Arts The Science of Teaching and Learning STEM and STEAM The Humpty Dumpty Curriculum Challenge Ways to Teach the A in STEAM Without Being Intrusive Types of Instruction Learning Goals at Your Fingertips Content-Area Learning Goals Conclusion From This Chapter to Your Children References Chapter 2 Physical, Mental, Social, and Emotional Development Through the Arts Physical and Mental Development: Infants and Toddlers Physical and Mental Development: Ages 2–8 Important Dispositions Physical and Mental Goals at Your Fingertips Social and Emotional Development Social and Emotional Goals at Your Fingertips Conclusion From This Chapter to Your Children References Chapter 3 Pre-Art Experiences for Young Children Ages 0 Through 3 The Language of Art Begins at Birth Vocabulary Development Through Talk Vocabulary Exposure Through Read-Alouds Vocabulary Development Through Professional Paintings Pre-Art Development Through Free Play Pre-Art Developmental Stages and Activities Conclusion From This Chapter to Your Children References Part II The Activity, Chapters 4–8: Hands-On Learning and Development Through the Arts Introduction Chapter Summaries Recommended Resources Chapter 4 Visual Arts Antacid Aquariums Artful Fridge Magnets Bottle Bottom Bouquet Cereal Landscapes Chemical Reaction Cards Chopstick Pointer Constructing Three-Dimensional Designs Floating Water Lily Geometric Art Symphony Gluing a Story Collage Magnificent Mandala Melted Cup Beetles Milk Jug Snowman Native American Necklace Natural Sculpture Pastel Chalk Seasonal Scene Pinched People Sculpture Recycle Rama Sidewalk Chalk Swap Snack Can Structures Soaring with Plastic Bag Butterflies Takeout Container Sunflower Terrific Totem Poles Chapter 5 Music Clacking Cups Finger Drums Rhythm of the Drums Wonderful Windchimes Chapter 6 Drama and Theater Animal Eye Goggles Bottle Book Characters Cap Characters Clothespin Circle Characters Frozen Meal Masks Hickory Dickory Dock Clock Chapter 7 Movement and Dance Aboriginal Style Ring for Dance Clone Clapping Clown Hop Galloping into Movement Twin-Pack Container Butterfly Chapter 8 Media Arts Amazing Animation Toy Cup Character Puppets Digital Picture Bookmarks Into the Seasonal Scene Simple Selfie Inspired by Andy Warhol