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Record Nr.

UNINA9910798468103321

Autore

Ziff Katherine K.

Titolo

Artbreak : a creative guide to joyful and productive classrooms / / Katherine Ziff

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Athens, Ohio : , : Swallow Press, , 2016

©2016

ISBN

0-8040-4072-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (169 pages) : color illustrations, photographs, tables

Classificazione

EDU000000ART000000PSY034000

Disciplina

372.5/044

Soggetti

Art - Study and teaching (Elementary) - Activity programs

Education, Elementary - Activity programs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

; Machine generated contents note: ; pt. I FOUNDATIONS -- ; 1. Why ArtBreak? -- ; 2. Creative Framework -- ; pt. II MATERIALS, SPACE & PROCEDURES -- ; 3. Materials and Tools -- ; 4. Soul of the Studio -- ; 5. Procedures -- ; pt. III FROM START TO FINISH -- ; 6. Session Plans -- First Session: Introduction to ArtBreak -- Second Session: Introducing Choice and Cleanup -- Introducing Finger Painting -- Introducing Collage -- Introducing Construction: Brass Fasteners -- Introducing Construction: Robots -- Introducing Sewing: A Pillow -- Winter Relaxation: Watercolor on Wet Paper -- Reflecting -- Last Session -- RESOURCES -- Materials and Tools: Basics and Beyond -- Developing Your Skills -- No-Cook Playdough Recipe -- Request for Donations -- ArtBreak Referral Form -- Family Permission Letter -- Note to Families: What to Do with Constructions -- Individual Student Documentation Forms -- Sample ArtBreak Progress Reports.

Sommario/riassunto

"Play is the central, universally significant activity of childhood. Self-directed play in which adults have a supporting rather than directing role is critical to the development and well-being of children. Yet as children have their days and nights increasingly scripted and planned for them, opportunities for play have disappeared over the last half century, especially in schools. ArtBreak's innovation lies in its creative framework. Former school counselor, current professor of counseling,



and practicing artist Katherine Ziff developed and tested the program over five years, integrating theory and practice from art therapy, counseling, and child-centered education. The result is a choice-based, guided play experience based on the developmental and restorative possibilities of art making. A detailed how-to guide, this book is the flexible and accessible toolbox that teachers, parents, and counselors need to facilitate relaxing, art-based play that allows children to freely explore, plan, and pursue their own interests with adult support. Easy to implement, ArtBreak can be added to the regular routines of classroom, home, therapy office, or other community setting at whatever scale suits space, time, and budget. No art training is required, only a willingness to embark on a play journey with children"--