17. There is no wrong way. As long as we’re being safe, this is the ideal time to
experiment with the tools and materials available to us.
18. That said, the final product is not important – it’s all about the process and the
exploration.
19. Work to your child’s happy place – it’s okay to take a break.
20. You get to play, too – it’s wonderful for children to see adults being creative –
it’s not just a kid thing!
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24. Resources for Project Ideas
● Books by MaryAnn Kohl
● Art Lab for Little Kids by Susan Schwake
● artfulparent.com
● pinkandgreenmama.blogspot.com
● Dresser Village Library Artsy Smartsy photo
album on facebook
● The kids themselves!
36. Contact Us!
Ann Hardginski
Kimberly-Little Chute Public Library
ahardgin@mail.owls.lib.wi.us
Brooke Newberry
La Crosse Public Library
brooke@lacrosselibrary.org
Tiffany Meyer
Ellsworth Public Library
tmeyer@ellsworthlibrary.org
Notas do Editor
What is it?
Order of program - read, sing, open-ended projects, ext sheet, snack
Note: how to talk with young children about their art
“The Rules”
work together as a team or side-by-side
Grant vs. no grant, high program budget vs. no/low program budget
*add one special/unusual item to each program
Thrifty Resources: thrift stores, re-use stores, clearance racks, industrial park, art supply swap