Drawing with Children by Mona Brookes ISBN 13: 9780874778274

Now in a revised and expanded edition, this perennial best-seller is the definitive guide for parents and teachers on how to encourage drawing. Mona Brookes' easy-to-follow, lesson-by-lesson approach to drawing has yielded astounding results with children of all ages and beginning adults. Her unique drawing program has created a revolution in the field of education and a sense of delight and pride among the thousands of students who have learned to draw through her "Monart Method." This revised edition includes the following new materials: Information on multiple intelligence and the seven ways to learn. An inspirational chapter on helping children with learning problems An integrated-studies chapter, with projects geared for reading, math, science, ESL, multicultural studies, and environmental awareness A sixteen page color insert and hundreds of sample illustrations This invaluable teaching aid not only guides readers through the basics, but also gives important advice on creating a nurturing environment in which self-expression and creativity can flourish. Both practical and enlightening, Drawing With Children inspires educators and parents to bring out the artist in all of us.