Davis Digital Request Catalog/Planner My Account Contact Us Products Davis Art Images SchoolArts Free Resources Blogs About Us Elementary PRODUCTS Check out Explorations in Art for an exemplary foundation in the visual arts, Creative Minds for innovative K–5 afterschool programs, and Resource Books to inspire teachers and support emerging artists. KINDERGARTEN Explorations in Art, Kindergarten Program by Cathy Weisman Topal You’ll love teaching Kindergarten with this child-centered, carefully structured program. Experience, along with your students, the delight of discovering materials, developing skills, and inventing new ways to create. Field-tested, effective classroom management techniques are included in each lesson. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach, students naturally connect to concepts across the curriculum, from discovering the parts of insects and other animals to thinking about and designing buildings and communities. More About Explorations in Art, Kindergarten GRADES 1-6 Explorations in Art, Grades 1–6 Elementary Program by Marilyn G. Stewart Explorations in Art, 1–6, 2nd Edition, is the most comprehensive resource for 1–6 art educators, with learning focused on Big Ideas and Essential Questions; brilliant fine art images from around the globe and across time, including some of the most exciting and innovative 21st century artists; engaging process-based studios; STEAM explorations, and meaningful literacy and STEM connections that complement art instruction. A focus on inquiry, artist as researcher, and choice ensures that students are fully engaged in their learning. Learn about Explorations in Art, Kindergarten. More About Explorations in Art, Grades 1–6 GRADES K-5 Creative Minds—Out of School Program by Cathy Weisman Topal Creative Minds—Out of School is an exciting program created to engage K–5 children in high-quality art exploration and art-making in after-school and out-of-school time settings. Each lesson is developed to strengthen arts-based, inquiry-based teaching skills and be easily used by educators, regardless of their previous art experience. More About Creative Minds—Out of School ELEMENTARY Reggio Emilia Inspired Books The Reggio Emilia approach is a constructivist approach to early learning, with an emphasis on self-directed, experiential learning in relationship-driven environments. It draws on each child’s creativity and emphasizes the importance of touching, moving, listening, and observing, as children react with materials, their classmates, and the adults in their world. More About Reggio Emilia Inspired Books ELEMENTARY Resource Books Everything you need to teach basic concepts and techniques while nurturing creativity through experimentation, reflection, and exploration. More About Resource Books Always Stay in the Loop Want to know what’s new from Davis? Subscribe to our mailing list for periodic updates on new products, contests, free stuff, and great content. We use cookies to improve our site and your experience. By continuing to browse our site, you accept our cookie policy. Find out more. Continue © 2021 Davis Publications Contact Us Davis Publications, Inc. 50 Portland Street Worcester, MA 01608 (800) 533-2847 ContactUs@DavisArt.com Services Customer Support Request a Catalog or Planner Guidelines for Authors FAQ Information Privacy Policy Terms of Use Artist Birthdays Art Advocacy National & State Standards State Adoption Resources Other Sites Discussions4Learning.com CreativeMindsMakeArt.org DavisArtGallery.com