Online Course
Training and Education for Child Care Professionals
Knowing how children develop is essential in preparing developmentally stimulating art activities. This course is an introduction to art therapy and the emotional expression of creating and teaching art according to a child's specific developmental stage. Examine the different types of activities and mediums to plan engaging art and play experiences.
Also presented are definitions of multiple terms around development and developmental stages, and methods of recognizing developmental differences among typically developing children as well as ways to consider if an art activity meets a child’s developmental stage.
The importance of art as play and why play is the optimal mode for learning and supporting children’s development and strategies to plan engaging experiences are explained.
This online course was created by the Child Happiness Institute of Love Development operated by Belinda Bane and Valerie Joglar in alignment with guidelines set by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, Child Care Licensing Division, and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
Included: enrollment proof, course completion reminders emailed weekly and certificate of completion.
Value: Certified Clock Hours for Child Care Professionals
Child Care Professional Continuing Education
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Entry Survey: Introduction to Art Therapy, Art and Child Development
Art therapists are master-level clinicians who work with people of all ages across a broad spectrum of practice. Guided by ethical standards and scope of practice, their education and supervised training prepares them for culturally proficient work.
(08:43) What to Expect in Art Therapy by Swedish
What Is Art Therapy? The use of artistic methods to treat psychological disorders and enhance mental health is known as art therapy. Art therapy is a technique rooted in the idea that creative expression can foster healing and mental well-being
(06:10) Art Therapy in Action: Neuroscience by The American Art Therapy Association
What Is Art Therapy? Benefits & How It’s Used to Help Heal. According to the American Art Therapy Association, AT is based on the belief that “the creative process involved in artistic self-expression helps people to resolve conflicts and problems...
(06:46) What is Art Therapy and How it Works by Thirsty For Art
Art therapy involves the use of creative techniques such as drawing, painting, collage, coloring, or sculpting to help people express themselves artistically and examine the psychological and emotional undertones in their art.
(07:04) The why and how of art therapy by UQ Faculty of Medicine
(06:12) How Does Art Therapy Heal the Soul? | The Science of Happiness by SoulPancake
Quiz: Introduction to Art Therapy
REVIEW: From eight to twelve months of age, your baby will become increasingly mobile, a development that will thrill and challenge both of you. Being able to move from place to place will give your child a delicious sense of power and control—
10 Easy and Fun Art Projects for Babies (with Paint Recipes) an babies make art? They sure can! Check out these easy and fun art projects for babies to play with. Also includes baby safe DIY paint recipes!
(10:01) Baby First Painting/ Sensory activity by Fun With My 3 Boys And Princess
(05:53) 10 Simple Sensory Activities for Babies | DIY Baby Entertainment by The Hidden Gem
(04:37) NO MESS FINGER PAINTING!! | Family Friendly Easy DIY Painting!! by Days of May
(02:57) FINGER PAINTING WITH A 10-MONTH OLD BABY by The Crosier Crew
(02:03) Easy & Fun Art Project for Babies and Toddlers - Mess FREE Painting by OiOiOi With Jessi
(01:59) MESS FREE BABY FINGER PAINTING by aby Goes Outside
(01:35) Creative activities for infants by Baby Care 101
(01:36) Infant Science and Art Activity at Bright Horizons by Bright Horizons
Quiz: Activities for Babies
REVIEW: Toddlers are advancing from infancy toward and into the preschool years. During this time, his or her physical growth and motor development will slow, but you can expect to see some tremendous intellectual, social, and emotional changes.
(13:12) 17 FUN EDUCATIONAL CRAFTS FOR TODDLERS by 5-Minute Crafts PLAY
(08:48) ESSENTIAL ART AND CRAFT SUPPLIES FOR TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS | MUST HAVE ACTIVITY SUPPLIES by Love Happy Alison
(08:37) MONTESSORI AT HOME: Art Supplies for Toddlers
(05:47) Process Art for Toddlers and Preschoolers by Learn Play Read
(05:42) How to Handle Art in the Toddler and Preschool Classroom by Teaching 2 and 3 Year Olds
Quiz: Activities for Toddlers
REVIEW: Before you know it, your child has turned four and then five years old. You may find that your somewhat calm child of three has now become a dynamo of energy, drive, bossiness, belligerence, and generally out-of-bounds behavior.
(07:49) 8 AWESOME DRAWING TRICKS FOR KIDS by Crafts for Kids
(05:18) How To Make Easy Paper SNAKE For Kids / Nursery Craft Ideas / Paper Craft Easy / KIDS crafts
(03:02) Walking Ant Puppets by Kids Craft Room
(02:11) Father's Day Super Dad Craft by Kids Craft Room
(01:58) 3D Swimming Fish Craft For Kids by Kids Craft Room
Quiz: Activities for Preschoolers
REVIEW: Parents and teachers of gradeschoolers have a lot to think about. Trying to encourage healthy living and helping your child develop a positive self-image all while going through puberty can have its challenges.
(11:36) How To Draw A Puppy Present Folding Surprise by Art for Kids Hub
(11:18) How To Draw A Cute Unicorn Art for Kids Hub
(10:24) How To Draw A Rattlesnake by Art for Kids Hub
(06:44) Funny frogs Moving paper TOYS Easy paper crafts by 123 Easy Paper Crafts 5 minute paper craft
(03:03) Emoji Diy Paper Magic Card | Face Changer Tutorial by Kiwi Show
Overflowing with the energy and ideas of youth, children are natural artists. They approach drawing with a joyful abandon and lack of inhibition. As they grow, they pass through five stages of art development.
Quiz: The Five Stages of Art Development
Lesson #1: Show your students that art is a universal form of expression, as elemental as speaking or singing
(12:04) Art unites us with the universal language of emotion | Emilia Acevedo | TEDxGrandPark by TEDx Talks
Art, one's own or another's, is emotionally and psychologically healing. The reason that art is healing is simple: It helps people get in touch with and express feelings that might otherwise remain buried or ignored.
(06:39) How to Draw Your Feelings + Painting Emotions / Easy Art Therapy Activity Demo for Beginners by Thirsty For Art
Play is all about fun! Any activity, organized or unstructured, your child finds fun and enjoyable is considered play. But play is much more than just a fun activity for your child! As a child grows they go through different stages of play development.
(20:19) The Heart-Brain Connection: The Neuroscience of Social, Emotional, and Academic Learning by Edutopia
(12:11) How To Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children | Lael Stone | TEDxDocklands by TEDx Talks
Quiz: Emotions and Artistic Expression
Exit Survey: Introduction to Art Therapy and Art Activities
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