Creativity; initiative; and inquiry are important in all childrens early education; including toddlers and two-year-olds. This book focuses on using the project approachmdash;a teaching strategy that enables educators and caregivers to guide children through in-depth studies of real world topicsmdash;to scaffold very young childrens early learning. It provides information on creating sensory-based experiencesmdash;developmentally appropriate for toddlers and twosmdash;that bring new perspectives and activities into the classroom.Todd Wanerman has been teaching toddlers and twos for twenty years. He is the coauthor of Including One; Including All.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful. Kumihimo... great artists bookBy Lizzie girlWhat makes for a good "how to" art book is that it has clear instructions for how complete specific base projects. What makes a GREAT "how to" art book is that it does all of that; PLUS it introduces skills that help other creative artists form their own relationship with the materials. This book is a GREAT "how to" art book. Not only are Giovianas instructions clear; but she guides you through a learning process that helps you to see how the materials work and enables you to create your own relationship with the process and materials. If you are advanced in your creative process; but new to kumihimo this is a great starter book. She works through basic weaves first; THEN introduces the same work in metal...which of course is a different beast. If; however;you are looking to make simple projects that yield beautiful results quickly; you might be disappointed. This is a book from an artist who seems to be interested in introducing those inclined to beginning their journey with new materials and processes. She also has clearly defined projects to complete; but the interesting thing is that all of these projects build your skills and relationship to the work so that you may create your own work afterward. No dead ends here....all great learning.60 of 62 people found the following review helpful. Run; dont walk; to get this book!!!By R. J. BednarekI have been doing kumihimo for years; with fibers; and am also a jewelery maker who uses various media. I have read about and seen Giovannas work online and always wanted to take one of her workshops. Well; this book; which arrived today although I ordered it last summer; was well worth the wait!!!! She is an incredible artist and this book is a must have reference for anyone wishing to work in kumihimo with wire. Her techniques are clearly illustrated in this book; the projects look fantastic; and this is the first time I have seen kumihimo taken to this artistic of a level. In most circles; this technique is practiced more as a craft; pretty but not out of the box. Giovanna gives solid instruction on the various braiding techniques possible with both the round and the square disk (that in itself is a rare treat!); plenty of good advice on wires and tools to use; and loads of inspiration on how to take this braiding to any level of creativity you desire. Wow! Her examples look completely professional in execution and finishing and she gives clear instructions on how to accomplish that yourself. This is the most exciting book on jewelery making Ive seen in ages!!3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great bookBy CustomerThis is a great book for me. It may not appeal to everyone or to those who are just learning to do Kumihimo. My interest is mainly learning how to make the wider bands that are in the book.I have some other ideas in mind for the wider bands and some of the smaller ones than just jewelry or the typical cords and things that Kumihimo cords are made for.I would recommend this book for probably someone who is a little more experienced than a beginner. But then everyone has their own level and speed of learning. I still consider myself a beginner; but I just couldnt resist this beautiful book.Overall it is a very nice book and to help understand some of the moves on the Maru-dai or a Kumihimo disk; watch some of the people manipulating the cords on YouTube. That seems to help me understand things better that may not be so clear in a book. I do google the names of some of the cords that are in my books and then look for a clearer explanation or video to help me see what has to be done to get the look of the cord or project I am working on if I cant quite understand a book explanation or direction.Hope this helps.