Early Childhood Art Guide
A visual arts teaching guide for children 13 months to 6 years
By Spramani Elaun · Nature of Art® Publishing
Young children can learn art
For years, early childhood teachers were told that young children cannot learn art, and outdated practices kept that idea alive. It is not true. Toddlers and young children can learn art. It comes down to how you teach them.
After years of observation, Spramani developed a method that introduces art in a way that makes sense to a developing brain. You do not need artistic skill to use it. If you know the value of art for young children, this book is for you.
What this book gives you
- Go from confused to confident about what young children need to learn in art, and why
- Know which art areas to focus on, and how to structure art activities
- Know exactly which art materials to buy for your art shelf
- Plan art activities that fit each developmental level, from 13 months to 6 years
- Speak the artist language with very young children
- Teach art with confidence, even if you are not an artist yourself
Who this book is for
- Preschool and pre-K teachers
- Early childhood and childcare educators
- Toddler program teachers
- Homeschooling parents
- Anyone with no art background
What’s inside the book
- Why early art literacy matters, and what it actually is
- How to speak the artist language with very young children
- The art subjects children need to learn
- The characteristics of child artists at each stage
- Methods and approaches for teaching the youngest children
- How to set up an art space and create art activity environments
- The best art materials for children, with a complete materials list
- How to plan age appropriate activities
- A staging and environment set up guide
- Teaching tips and art lesson ideas
- Bonus: activity ideas and lesson examples
- Full color, with over 100 photographs
- Full color, with over 100 photographs
- Complete art materials list and set up guide
- Teaching tips and art lesson ideas
- No art background needed
My promise
“After reading this book, you will go from feeling confused about how to teach young children art, to feeling confident about what children need to learn, why, what areas to focus on, how to structure art activities, and exactly which materials you need.”
Spramani Elaun
Book details
| Title | Early Childhood Art Guide |
|---|---|
| Author | Spramani Elaun |
| Publisher | Nature of Art® Publishing |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0991626496 |
| Pages | 97 |
| Trim size | 7 x 10 inches |
| Interior | Full color, over 100 photographs |
| Formats | Paperback and digital |
| Includes | Staging and environment set up guide, complete art materials list |
Important. Please read before you buy.
This book is a teacher to student guide, written for one educator to use with the children in their care. It is not a training manual, so it is not intended for staff training, teacher training courses, or school wide copying. If you would like to train a team, we license that separately and are glad to help. Email info@spramani.com.
The Science Art Method™ is the proprietary method of Spramani Elaun and Nature of Art®. Full details are in our Terms of Service.
Early Childhood Art Guide
Choose your format
Early Childhood Art Guide
$29.00
Full color paperback, 97 pages, 7 x 10 inches. Shipped to your mailing address by USPS. Outside the U.S.? Email info@spramani.com for your shipping rate.
Early Childhood Art Guide
$17.00
Digital edition, link sent to your email. Read only, not printable. All digital sales are final and non-refundable once access is granted.
Got questions?
Email: info@spramani.com
Your guide
“I’ve taught over 200,000 children, and I still start every lesson the same way: one step at a time.”
Spramani Elaun is a former commercial graphic designer and illustrator with 30 years in art education. She spent 10 years running her homeschool art studio, 10 years teaching art in Montessori schools, and 10 years training Montessori educators around the world.
More books by Spramani
Spramani has written 10 books on visual arts education, for early childhood through elementary. Each one helps you see how children learn art, and how to teach it with confidence.
Ready for a full art program?
The books build understanding. The curriculums give you a structured program: materials, lessons, and a guiding framework, organized by medium. Start with one medium. Go deep before you go wide.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the Early Childhood Art Guide?
The Early Childhood Art Guide (Early Childhood Art: Visual Arts Teaching Guide for 13 Months to 6 Years) is a full color book by Spramani Elaun for educators and parents teaching art to children from 13 months to 6 years. It covers early art literacy, the artist language, the art subjects children need, how to set up an art space, and which materials to use. It has 97 pages and over 100 photographs.
Who is this book for?
It is for preschool and pre-K teachers, early childhood and childcare educators, toddler program teachers, and homeschooling parents who teach art to children from 13 months to 6 years. You do not need an art background.
Can toddlers and preschoolers really learn art?
Yes. For years, early childhood teachers were told young children cannot learn art. Toddlers and young children can learn art. It comes down to how you teach them, in a way that makes sense to a developing brain.
Do I need to be an artist to use it?
No. You do not have to be an artist yourself to teach early childhood art. The book explains what to teach, how to set up an art space, and which materials to use.
Does it include a materials list?
Yes. It includes a complete art materials list and a staging and environment set up guide.
Is there a Montessori edition?
Yes. If you teach in a Montessori classroom, the Early Childhood Art Guide, Montessori is written for you. This edition is written for preschool and early childhood teachers.
Is this a training manual for teachers?
No. It is a teacher to student guide, written for one educator to use with the children in their care. It is not intended for staff training, teacher training courses, or school wide copying. To train a team, email info@spramani.com about licensing.
What is the Science Art Method™?
The Science Art Method™ is the proprietary method of Spramani Elaun and Nature of Art®. It comes from 30 years of teaching children in real studios. The method is taught through The Art Teaching Blueprint™, a Nature of Art® course.
Which format should I choose, paperback or digital?
The paperback is $29.00, printed in full color, 7 x 10 inches, and shipped by USPS. The digital edition is $17.00, sent to your email, read only and not printable. All digital sales are final and non-refundable once access is granted.
Is the digital edition printable?
No. The digital edition is read only and is not printable. If you want a printed copy, choose the paperback.
Do you ship outside the U.S.?
Yes. Email info@spramani.com to find out the shipping rate for your country.
Can I get a refund?
All digital sales are final and non-refundable once access is granted. Please email info@spramani.com with any questions before you buy.
Who wrote this book?
Spramani Elaun wrote it. She has 30 years in art education, has taught over 200,000 children, and is the founder of Nature of Art®.
At a glance
Early Childhood Art Guide, in brief
- Book: Early Childhood Art Guide (Early Childhood Art: Visual Arts Teaching Guide), by Spramani Elaun
- For: preschool and early childhood teachers teaching children 13 months to 6 years
- Inside: early art literacy, the artist language, the art subjects children need, art space set up, a complete art materials list, and bonus lesson examples
- Details: 97 pages, 7 x 10 inches, full color, over 100 photographs, ISBN-13 978-0991626496
- Formats: Paperback $29.00, or digital $17.00 (read only)
- Publisher: Nature of Art® Publishing
- License: Teacher to student guide for one educator
- Refunds: Digital sales are final.
- Contact: info@spramani.com