Summer Process Art in the Summer Classroom

Join Wild About Learning Childcare Training for a fun and practical 2-hour professional development Zoom training designed especially for Early Childhood teachers in preschools or childcare settings. Includes a downloadable Resource pdf that includes the materials presented in class that can be used immediately in the classroom.

This interactive professional development training explores the importance of process art in early childhood environments during the summer months. Participants will learn how open-ended art experiences support creativity, sensory exploration, fine motor development, social-emotional growth, and STEM learning. The training will provide practical strategies for implementing developmentally appropriate summer art experiences using affordable and engaging materials. Participants will also explore ways to create meaningful outdoor art opportunities while encouraging child-led creativity and reducing the focus on product-based crafts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Define process art and explain how it differs from product-based art activities.

2. Identify at least…