--- product_id: 10414438 title: "Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product!" price: "€ 54.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/10414438-preschool-art-its-the-process-not-the-product store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # 250+ step-by-step projects 3 detailed project indexes Clear prep & time icons Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product! **Price:** € 54.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Unlock your child’s creativity—because the journey matters more than the masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product! - **How much does it cost?** € 54.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/10414438-preschool-art-its-the-process-not-the-product) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Effortless Planning:** Icons guide you on age suitability, prep time, and safety, making crafting stress-free. - • **Master the Art of Play:** Over 250 creative projects designed to engage young minds and spark imagination. - • **Find Inspiration Instantly:** Three comprehensive indexes let you search by project name, materials, or art medium. - • **Perfect for Beginners & Pros:** Clear layouts and variations make it ideal for parents, teachers, and caregivers alike. - • **Process Over Product Philosophy:** Encourages kids to explore creativity without pressure, fostering confidence and growth. ## Overview Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product! is a highly rated, well-organized resource featuring over 250 illustrated projects that emphasize creative exploration for young children. With clear icons for age, prep time, and safety, plus multiple indexes for easy navigation, this book is a must-have for parents and educators seeking stress-free, inspiring art activities that prioritize the learning process over the final product. ## Description Anyone working with preschoolers and early primary age children will want this book. Over 200 activities teach children to explore and understand their world through open-ended art experiences that emphasize the process of art, not the product. Activities are included for painting, drawing, collage, sculpture and construction. Review: fantastic resource - I am not an artsy-craftsy person, but I am not going to let that stop me from getting my son's little paws deep in paint or covered in glue. This book is great for a beginner like me, but to say that its usefulness is limited to beginners is to sell it short. There are lots of great ideas here and many variations listed. Each of the almost 250 projects gets its own 8-1/2" by 11" page and has numerous line illustrations to clarify techniques and materials. The page is organized into a Materials list, a Process list, and Variations, and includes hints to make the project easier (such as cleanup tips or materials that can be reused). Icons on each page indicate the suggested age, how much time is needed to prepare ahead of time, whether or not extra assistance may be needed, whether or not caution is required (for sharp, hot or electrical materials), and whether it is one of the author's favorites, based on its being extra fun, extra fascinating, or extra easy and creative. The book would be great if that was all there was to it, but value has been added by the wonderful organization and indexing. First, the Table of Contents is organized into basic projects (like chalk drawing and watercolors), followed by seasonal projects. And the indexes at the back are great: first, the Project Index lists projects alphabetically; next, a Materials Index lists them by -- materials (so if you want to do something with buttermilk, for example, you can find a project easily); finally, an Art Medium Index categorizes projects by medium -- drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, collage, craft or construction. These indexes make it terribly easy to find just the right project you're looking for! In the Introduction the author discusses her philosophy of emphasizing process over product in children's art, and gives some advice on how to talk to your children about their projects. This book is an invaluable resource from cover to cover. I do not think you will ever regret purchasing this book. Very highly recommended. Review: A "Must Have" for Easy Craft Ideas - When I started working with preschoolers in an ESL group, I needed some craft ideas to round out each of my lessons. After doing some research, I chose to buy this book via desertcart. What I appreciate most about this book can be found in the author's Special Note (she even allows you to duplicate it!) Here the foundation is laid...it's the process and not the finished product. You can learn as much through the materials as you can from the art you and the kids create. If I'm teaching an idea, the heart of this book certainly helps me convey my message to my students. The layout of each art experience is presented in a clear way and the use of icons is helpful in deciding which craft is age and time appropriate. Hey, I even taught words and concepts using each "recipe". As a teaching aid, I give this book a definite "thumbs up". ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #99,613 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #34 in Arts & Humanities Teaching Materials #183 in Early Childhood Education #6,322 in Arts & Photography (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 164 Reviews | ## Images ![Preschool Art: It's the Process, Not the Product! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EnFED8kjL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ fantastic resource *by A***S on September 7, 2001* I am not an artsy-craftsy person, but I am not going to let that stop me from getting my son's little paws deep in paint or covered in glue. This book is great for a beginner like me, but to say that its usefulness is limited to beginners is to sell it short. There are lots of great ideas here and many variations listed. Each of the almost 250 projects gets its own 8-1/2" by 11" page and has numerous line illustrations to clarify techniques and materials. The page is organized into a Materials list, a Process list, and Variations, and includes hints to make the project easier (such as cleanup tips or materials that can be reused). Icons on each page indicate the suggested age, how much time is needed to prepare ahead of time, whether or not extra assistance may be needed, whether or not caution is required (for sharp, hot or electrical materials), and whether it is one of the author's favorites, based on its being extra fun, extra fascinating, or extra easy and creative. The book would be great if that was all there was to it, but value has been added by the wonderful organization and indexing. First, the Table of Contents is organized into basic projects (like chalk drawing and watercolors), followed by seasonal projects. And the indexes at the back are great: first, the Project Index lists projects alphabetically; next, a Materials Index lists them by -- materials (so if you want to do something with buttermilk, for example, you can find a project easily); finally, an Art Medium Index categorizes projects by medium -- drawing, painting, clay, sculpture, collage, craft or construction. These indexes make it terribly easy to find just the right project you're looking for! In the Introduction the author discusses her philosophy of emphasizing process over product in children's art, and gives some advice on how to talk to your children about their projects. This book is an invaluable resource from cover to cover. I do not think you will ever regret purchasing this book. Very highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A "Must Have" for Easy Craft Ideas *by S***E on November 12, 2011* When I started working with preschoolers in an ESL group, I needed some craft ideas to round out each of my lessons. After doing some research, I chose to buy this book via Amazon. What I appreciate most about this book can be found in the author's Special Note (she even allows you to duplicate it!) Here the foundation is laid...it's the process and not the finished product. You can learn as much through the materials as you can from the art you and the kids create. If I'm teaching an idea, the heart of this book certainly helps me convey my message to my students. The layout of each art experience is presented in a clear way and the use of icons is helpful in deciding which craft is age and time appropriate. Hey, I even taught words and concepts using each "recipe". As a teaching aid, I give this book a definite "thumbs up". ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for a preschool teacher looking for ideas. *by L***E on October 24, 2018* Nice book with great ideas for different ages. I had appreciated some colorful photographs to illustrate the cool projects. 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