Art in the Early Years

<p>For all involved in teaching young children this timely book offers the necessary tool with which to develop a broad creative and inspirational visual arts programme. Presented in two parts this text covers both theoretical and practical angles:</p><ul> <li>part one investigates contemporary early childhood art education challenging what is traditionally considered an early years art experience</li> <li>part two puts theory to text by presenting the reader with numerous inventive visual art lessons that imaginatively meet goals for creative development issued by the QCA.</li> </ul><p>The author strikes the perfect balance between discussion of the subject and provision of hands-on material for use in lessons which makes this book a complete art education resource for all involved in early years art education. Teachers trainee teachers or nursery teachers who wish to implement a more holistic art curriculum in the classroom whilst meeting all the required standards will find this an essential companion.</p>