IEL Resources
The resources below are grouped by art form.
Visual Arts
- IEL Tip Sheets:
- Resource List: Make a Mess and Explore STEAM
- Blog Posts:
- Adapted Lesson Plans:
- Benchmark Videos:
Dance and Movement
- IEL Tip Sheet: Out and About with Preschoolers: Dancing on the Sidewalk
- Benchmark Videos:
Drama and Storytelling
- IEL Tip Sheets:
- Blog Posts:
- Parenting Video:
- Guidelines Video: Tea Party
- Benchmark Videos:
Music
- IEL Tip Sheets:
- Resource List: Music for Preschool Children
- Blog Post: Learning Through Music and Movement
- Adapted Lesson Plan: The Arts Lesson Addressing Benchmark 25.A.ECc
- Project Approach: The Music Project
- Benchmark Video: Dustin’s French Horn Model
Web Resources
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Creating Toys and Activities for Children from Beautiful Junk
Source: The Canadian Child Care Federation (CCCF)
This provides information on how to reuse recyclables for toys and art. Sample materials and their suggested uses are provided.
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Exploring Origami
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
This page explains how to make well-known origami figures. The instructions make use of special symbols.
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Make Teaching Aids
Source: Hap Palmer
This page provides information on how to make teaching aids such as scarves, hoops, rhythm instruments and bean bags for use with young children.
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Supporting Thinking in Infants and Toddlers Through Active Music and Play Experiences
Source: Eastern Connecticut State University
This page provides a link to a 2-minute video that provides an example of supporting a child’s physical and cognitive development by demonstrating that actions cause consequences.
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The Value of Process Art
Source: StarNet
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.