Art Therapy Activities for Kids: 75 Evidence-Based Art Projects to Improve Behavior, Build Social Skills, and Boost Emotional Resilience

By Erica Curtis

Book Overview

Turn meltdowns into masterpieces--75+ creative activities to help kids feel, express & heal

Talking to kids about big emotions isn't always easy--but drawing, painting, building, and pretending? That's their language.

Created by nationally recognized art therapist Erica Curtis (LMFT, ATR-BC), Art Therapy Activities for Kids offers 75+ fun, clinically informed exercises for children ages 6 to 9. Whether your child is anxious, overwhelmed, or just needs a safe outlet, these activities help them build confidence, express feelings, and manage stress--all through creative play.

Trusted by parents, praised by therapists, and loved by educators.

Lots of ways to get creative--Explore projects organized by artform: drawing and painting, building and sculpting, cutting and pasting, dancing and music making, and acting and storytelling.Art therapy activities made easy--Each activity includes a list of materials, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips. Keep an eye out for discussion questions to inspire deeper conversations with your child Simple materials--There's no need to buy fancy or expensive materials for these activities You might even have most of them on hand, like paper, pens, construction paper, and a device to play music.

"This is a must-read for parents seeking creative and engaging tools to explore together with their kids." --Risa Williams, therapist and author

Perfect for parents, teachers, therapists, and homeschoolers, Art Therapy Activities for Kids turns art time into healing time--no experience needed.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1638787778
• ISBN13: 9781638787778
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Callisto Kids
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.4" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4