A fresh, evidence-based take on creativity,
spanning from infancy to adulthood.
Understanding Through your Hands
This inspiring book offers a fresh, evidence-based take on creativity, spanning from infancy to adulthood. Instead of showing how things should be done, it advocates for environments rich in inspiration and open-ended materials that trigger hands-on discovery.
At its core is Understanding Through Your Hands, a sustainable and feasible approach that nurtures children’s intrinsic motivation and supports meaningful exploration through mark-making and creative play.
Packed with concrete tools and practical tips for home, schools, and childcare settings, this book is essential reading for anyone who wants to support children in becoming self-aware, creative, and responsible people.
To order this book
You can order this book at any local bookstore or with discount directly at Routledge Publishers.
Save 20% and pay only £ 19.99 instead of £ 24.99. Use discount code 25EFLY1
“Understanding Through your Hands” is available through Atelier in een Koffer only in combination with an (online) course.
Through its blend of scholarly insights, heartfelt storytelling and stunning imagery, this book offers a compelling roadmap for anyone seeking to enrich the lives of children and ignite their passion for discovery.
Dr Margaret Brooks, Associate Professor, University of New England, Australia
This book makes a valuable contribution to early childhood education through its balance of theory and practice, brought to life with strong illustrative images.
Pete Moorhouse, FRSA, Early Years Creative Consultant, Bristol, U.K.
I love this easy readable book on so many levels. I would recommend it to every teacher or parent that holds screen-free activities and play dear to their hearts.
Chantal Chin a Foeng, studio educator and administrator, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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