Explore the Visual Arts with Young Children

This article describes skills that young children learn by exploring art and strategies adults can use to expand children’s knowledge and skills.

Arts and craft projects can help children build motor skills, attention, and self-esteem. They are also a fun and creative outlet for families spending time together. But how can parents know which art and craft materials are safe for children? This article lists some common questions, and what parents should look for when shopping for art and craft supplies for their family

This provides information on how to reuse recyclables for toys and art. Sample materials and their suggested uses are provided.

This article aims to broaden understanding about the creative process for parents and others who work with children and youth.

This page explains how to make well-known origami figures. The instructions make use of special symbols.

This teacher-focused article by Amanda Messer offers insight into how teachers can document or show, through photos, a class newsletter, or an app, what and how children learn through the process of creating art.

This video highlights the value of process-art for young children while also exploring the difference between process-focused art experiences and product-focused experiences.

This article by Loretta Fernando-Smith illustrates how a preschool class uses process art to help them grow in their expressive language, social-emotional development, and thinking skills.