The Art Playroom
Make a home art space for kids; Spark exploration, independence, and joyful learning with invitations to create
by Megan Schiller
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Pub Date 11 Jul 2023 | Archive Date 8 Jun 2023
Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry | Quarry Books
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Description
With an inviting, open setup of art supplies, kids can easily access tools and materials to work through ideas, tinker, discover, solve problems, learn techniques, and create anything they can imagine. Your art space becomes a creative workshop that allows children the opportunity to explore open-ended materials with a sense of independence, confidence, and responsibility.
In The Art Playroom, author Megan Schiller—a Reggio-inspired preschool teacher, art studio owner, and interior designer—guides you step by step through the process of creating an art space for your children and shares her simple approach to encourage creative exploration for years to come.
This book is for parents and caregivers of children ages 2–10, with tips on how to create an art space that works well for a variety of ages. The Invitations to Create offer over 55 ideas for setting up art prompts—categorized by skills and ages—that will spark a creative session with simple materials and minimal setup.
Hesitant about the potential mess? Megan provides a unique solution by combining her background in art education and interior design to help you set up a productive art space for your kids that is also organized, easy to clean up, and looks great!
You will learn:
- How to set up an art studio for kids, step by step
- How to customize your art space for specific ages, including toddlers, preschool-age kids, and tinkering- and making-focused older kids
- How to introduce the materials to your child
- How to keep your art space organized
- How to keep your children engaged with open-ended art prompts
Invitations to Create focus on building skills such as:
- Mastering tools such as scissors, stapler, hole puncher, and hammer
- Fine motor and focus with beading, sewing, and droppers
- Self-sufficiency with squeezing, pouring, and scrubbing practice
- Writing with greeting cards, book-making, and comic strips
- Collaboration with siblings and friends through shared projects
- Science and investigation with chemistry and nature projects
- Making toys and accessories such as clay creatures, dolls, and puzzles
The combination of having an open art studio and setting up invitations to create seamlessly weaves the creative process into children’s daily lives to help them become self-sufficient makers and innovative thinkers. This book, The Art Playroom, is for anyone who wants to foster creativity, independence, and ingenuity in the next generation.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760381342 |
| PRICE | US$24.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 144 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Morag M, Reviewer
I absolutely love the thinking behind this book - it really embraces the messier aspects of arts and crafts (that many of us instinctively step away from with young kids!), and uses these as great learning opportunities - learning includes (but is not restricted to) fine motor skills, writing skills, artistic skills and even cleaning up skills!! There is nothing not to love!!
The book is beautiful presented / illustrated and is suitable for working through with kids from a very young age (yes, even 2 year olds are catered for!). There is so much inspiration in the content - this is a book that will pay for itself in that regard, I find it hard to come up with ideas of what to do creatively with young children, this book has me covered. Sections include collaborative projects and even science experiments. The 'making toys' section is bound to be a real crowd pleaser. Some excellent resources are included to conclude this lovely book.
My thanks to NetGalley, author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an advance copy.
Alison A, Reviewer
As a childminder, this book is perfect for me. I feel inspired to set out these simple invitations and see where the children take them. I like there are such a range of invitations that would suit all ages and stages. A book to keep through the years as young children grow.
Rashmi S, Reviewer
This is such a lovely book for anyone who wants to introduce art spaces into their home but isn't sure where to start. It covers everything you need to get set up with a flexible approach that allows you to work within whatever constrains you might have. It makes bringing art into your children's home feel easier, more accessible! Less intimidating! Beautiful photos to inspire you too!
Claren G, Reviewer
Very excited to get an ARC for this! I’m currently designing a play/art room for my kids and this book has gorgeous inspo pictures alongside logic for WHY the setup is so important. Very thorough and absolutely beautiful.
Reviewer 1161886
This is a wonderful book with beautiful pictures. I have 2 young boys and already have many art supplies. But I still got so much good information from this book. I will be setting up and purchasing some materials recommended.
Megan B, Reviewer
Every parent needs to read this book! I love the tips for setting up and arranging an art space, I’ve already started to plan a space in my house from what I learned. The invitation to create ideas with instructions are so helpful.
Thank you, Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry, for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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