Inspirations

(This page is constantly in flux!)

Books
Young at Art: Teaching Toddlers Self-Expression, Problem-Solving Skills, and an Appreciation for Art by Susan Striker
The Language of Art: Reggio-Inspired Studio Practices in Early Childhood Settings by Ann Pelo
The Creative Family: How to Encourage Imagination and Nurture Family Connections by Amanda Blake Soule
How to Be an Explorer of the World: Portable Life Museum by Keri Smith
Beautiful Stuff! Learning With Found Materials by Cathy Weisman Topal and Lella Gandini
Playful Learning by Mariah Bruehl
Art Lab For Kids by Susan Schwake

Places
Rhode Island School of Design Museum
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

Sites
(Resources + Supplies + Places I like to visit)
The Artful Parent
Maya Made
Kiwi Crate blog
Art Lessons for Kids
Making Art with Children: Eric Carle Museum studio blog
Kidoinfo
Tinkerlab
Lagniappe Academy
Paint Cut Paste
Sunflower Creative Arts
North American Reggio Emilia Alliance
Camp Creek Blog
Eric Carle Museum Resources + Activities
Dick Blick (Art supplies)
Stockmar creativity manuals
Let’s Talk About Art by Jen Berlingo, MA