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Play is the central, universally significant activity of childhood. Self-directed play in which adults have a supporting rather than directing role is critical to the development and well-being of children. This book is a flexible and accessible guide to encourage art-based play and allow children to explore, plan, and pursue their own interests.

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“Katherine Ziff shows a wonderful sense of how adults can positively impact children’s development through child-directed play. She effectively demonstrates the concepts, process, and materials for success and supports her model with research. Counselors, teachers, and parents can all benefit from this book.”
“Katherine Ziff’s ArtBreak is an inspirational and informative book on the power of using the expressive arts with young children. Illustrated with colorful photos showing her principles in action, this text stands out as a practical and clearly written book on the importance of using art in classroom settings.”
“We don’t get told what to do, what to make. We have ideas.”
“I watch the clock all day, waiting for 2:30. That’s when I get to go to ArtBreak.”

ArtBreak A Creative Guide to Joyful and

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    A Paperback / softback by Katherine Ziff

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      Publisher Ohio University Press
      Published 15 July 2016
      ISBN-13 9780804011723
      978-0804011723
      ISBN-10 0804011729
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      Education / Educational sciences / Pedagogy Social work

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Play is the central, universally significant activity of childhood. Self-directed play in which adults have a supporting rather than directing role is critical to the development and well-being of children. This book is a flexible and accessible guide to encourage art-based play and allow children to explore, plan, and pursue their own interests.

      Trade Review
      “Katherine Ziff shows a wonderful sense of how adults can positively impact children’s development through child-directed play. She effectively demonstrates the concepts, process, and materials for success and supports her model with research. Counselors, teachers, and parents can all benefit from this book.”
      “Katherine Ziff’s ArtBreak is an inspirational and informative book on the power of using the expressive arts with young children. Illustrated with colorful photos showing her principles in action, this text stands out as a practical and clearly written book on the importance of using art in classroom settings.”
      “We don’t get told what to do, what to make. We have ideas.”
      “I watch the clock all day, waiting for 2:30. That’s when I get to go to ArtBreak.”

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