The Complete Guide to Process Art

For Early Childhood Educators

  • Learn how process art helps prepare children for reading and writing.
  • Get my ACTION formula to creating endless process art experiences with children that harness play urges and patterns.
  • Learn how I prepare paint, clay, and pastels for the children.
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Inside the guide, you will learn 3 things:

1

The Action Formula

Inside of process art is an underlying process which captures the child’s interest. And that interest fulfills a deep desire to experiment, invent and create. Process art has its own language grounded in the ACTION - swishing, moving, pounding, dabbing, swirling, squishing, pressing, and more. In this guide we share specific action based process art tools and techniques.

2

The Art of Presenting Materials

When materials are set out with intention and beauty, the message is, “This is a special moment.” Inside this guide, we share our favorite containers and methods of setting process art invitations.

3

Materials Guide

Do all the different materials confuse you? Learn the differences between liquid and dry tempera paint and watercolor paints - plus how to best prepare them for children. Inside the guide, we share the best clay and how to care for it and the differences between soft and oil pastels.

You Might Be Wondering...

Who even made this guide?

This guide was created by Sally Haughey, founder of Fairy Dust Teaching. Sally spent over 20 years working with young children and process art. In addition to being a CEO, she spends her free time painting.

Can I download this guide and read it later?

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