Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners: Outreach and Engagement with the Next Generation [Hardcover]

Chapter 1: An Introduction to Cultural Heritage Conservation Outreach for Early Learners; Part I: Smithsonian Institutions Art & Me Program; Chapter 2: Developing an Intergenerational Arts Integration Program; Chapter 3: Facilitating Flexible Guided Programs for Early Learners; Chapter 4: Building Evaluative Capacity for Conservation Outreach Programs; Part II: Engagement with Early Learners in Different Environments; Chapter 5: Low Cost, High Fun: Creating a Playful Conservation Activity Day; Chapter 6: Little Conservators: Transforming a Pilot into a Recurring Program; Chapter 7: Persevering and Preserving after a Disaster: Introducing Youth to Glass Conservation; Chapter 8: Art to Go: Sparking Wonder with the Littlest Learners; Chapter 9: Art Matters Club: Integrating Conservation Outreach into After-School Curricula; Chapter 10: School Community Partnerships: Developing STEAM Resources about Cultural Heritage Preservation

Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners explores how to introduce young audiences to art conservation. Conservators and educators from around the world share their approach to creating engaging, hands-on programs for children aged three to eight and their caregivers.

Cultural Heritage Conservation for Early Learners explores how to introduce young audiences to art conservation. Conservators and educators from around the world share their approach to creating engaging, hands-on programs for children aged three to eight and their caregivers.

Drawing on their experiences as conservators and educators, the authors provide an in-depth look at the Smithsonian Institutions popular Art & Me family workshops. Readers will gain practical insights into the workshop design, which draws upon years of program evaluation and discover how these workshops foster an understanding of cultural preservation; familiarize attendees with