By Judy Harris Helm, Sallee Beneke, and Kathy Steinheimer

The authors developed an approach to thinking and communicating about documentation and then explored documentation and its use in a number of early childhood programs, including the schools of Reggio Emilia. The result is a framework, collection system, and display method that works in American schools. Incorporating knowledge and skills gained from using a valid and reliable authentic assessment system - Work Sampling - Windows on Learning shows a variety of ways to document; how to collect, analyze, and display children's work; how to develop individualized portfolios; and how to meet the demands for accountability prevalent in U.S. schools. Methods are applicable to many different curriculum models, including thematic teaching and the project approach. This complete guide to documentation features extensive examples of children's and teachers' work, including many photographs.

By Ursula Kolbe

Rapunzel's Supermarket: All about Young Children and Their Art shows young children as imaginative thinkers and explorers - artists as much as scientists - in a joyful quest to understand their world. A mix of inspiration and practical advice, this book offers you many ideas for helping children to realize their potential.

By David Burton

Exhibition is a vital component of art education, yet most teachers have no formal training or expertise in designing and producing art exhibits. In this book, David Burton offers a comprehensive, hands-on approach with an emphasis on engaging students to develop, implement, and evaluate their artwork. He breaks down the exhibition process into five major steps: theme development, exhibition design, exhibition installation, publicity, and receptions. Each step is exemplified with cases based on actual teacher experiences.

By Kathleen Bailer

This DVD demonstrates how working with natural clay benefits the emotional, creative, intellectual and physical development of young children. This enlightening and captivating documentary reveals the value of natural clay as a material through which toddlers, preschool, kindergarten and special education children can explore their own creativity, focus their energy, shape their ideas and express their emotions. Through the lens of early childhood experts, the film presents current research on child development and includes fascinating information about clay as a curricular tool, creative material and therapeutic medium. Detailed observations of children and teachers working, problem solving, learning and having fun provide both information and inspiration. Each viewing will offer fresh insights into the importance of clay in a child's life.

By Cathy Weisman Topal

Here is a practical, refreshing introduction to using clay as a means for the exploration and appreciation of three-dimensional art. You'll find many useful suggestions for helping students to be aware of the possibilities for using clay in sculpture. Large-size line drawings plus photographs of finished clay sculptures are certain to appeal to students. Sculpture examples represent many cultures, both historical and contemporary. Suggestions for both individual and group activities are included. This book's versatility offers you suggestions for activities for a single class or a series of lessons. The classroom-tested methods will ensure success in introducing students to clay as a medium, and as a way to explore sculpture as an art form.

122 pages.