Studio Thinking from the Start shows K-8 teachers how to think like artists!

“This is an excellent resource for both novice and experienced teachers.” —SchoolArts

"This fresh, new work focuses on the development of younger minds...Studio Thinking from the Start is designed for any teacher regardless of discipline, especially novices." —Arts & Activities

Now students of all ages can learn to think like artists! Studio Thinking: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education changed the conversation about quality arts education. Now, a decade later, Studio Thinking from the Start shows how the eight Studio Habits of Mind and four Studio Structures can be used successfully with younger students in a range of socioeconomic contexts and school environments.

Book Features:

Habit-by-habit definitions, classroom examples, and related visual artist exemplars emphasizing contemporary artists.
Full color mini-posters teachers can hang in their classrooms to illustrate each of the eight Studio Habits of Mind.
Sample templates for students to use as they plan, reflect upon, and talk about works of art.
Innovative approaches to assessment and strategies for implementation.
Photos throughout the book of Studio Thinking signage and activities, students making art, and student artworks.
Suggestions for using Studio Thinking for arts education advocacy.

Companion volume for secondary school teachers—

Studio Thinking 2: The Real Benefits of Visual Arts Education, Second Edition

Lois Hetland, Ellen Winner, Shirley Veenema, and Kimberly M. Sheridan

Studio Thinking from the Start

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