Art Experiences for Infants & Young Toddlers

Infant-Toddler 
What happens when you put art supplies like paint, paper, clay, and curious little learners together? One child squishes and smears. Another watches from the sidelines. The whole class turns a piece of cardboard into a masterpiece. In this course you’ll explore easy-to-do art experiences built for real classrooms, with activities that support development, welcome different ways of participating, and practical ideas you can use right away for more exploring, creating, and discovering what happens next.
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After this course, you'll be able to:

  • Choose process-focused art activities that nurture creativity and exploration, with plenty of ideas to take back and try, specific to your classroom age.
  • Recognize how art supports infant and toddler development across multiple areas.
  • Adapt art activities so children with different abilities can participate, including strategies to individualize for visual impairment, motor delays, and sensory preferences.

What's Inside:

  • What is Art
  • Process Art vs. Product Art
  • How Art Supports Development
  • Adapting Art for Children of All Abilities
  • Safety & Practical Considerations
  • Choosing the Right Art Experiences
  • Art Activities by Developmental Stage
  • Bringing It All Together

 Bonus Materials

Three downloadable handouts to take with you, filled with activity ideas and tips on how to adapt art for children of all abilities
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Format: Scroll & Learn

This course features a flexible, read-and-engage format with interactive activities, instant feedback designed to keep learning engaging and practical, and optional bite-size audio to support learning without slowing you down. Move through short lessons at your own pace, revisit key concepts when needed, and complete your learning when it works for your schedule.

Developed By Experts

This course was created by a multidisciplinary team of early childhood educators, administrators, and therapists with real-world classroom experience. Our content is grounded in evidence-based practices and trusted by over 15,000 educators nationwide – so you can be sure every strategy is practical, inclusive, and research-informed.
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Questions Educators Ask Us

Does this count toward my required training hours?

Requirements vary by state or credentialing organization. You'll receive a certificate of completion for your records that you can submit to your state registry or licensor. 

How long do I have access?

12 months from purchase. You can complete it all in one sitting, or work through it at your own pace. You can also come back and revisit sections as needed, like when you're wondering how to adapt an activity or looking for fresh inspiration!

I teach Preschool or Pre-K. Would I benefit from this course?

Yes! The course focuses on birth to 18 months, but many of the activities ideas and strategies that work well for toddlers are also great for preschoolers and beyond!

What if I've tried lots of art activities already?

That's OK! This course isn't just a collection of new activities. You'll learn how to think about art experiences differently, with a focus on what's meaningful for young learners. It was built by people who've worked as infant/toddler teachers so you know the activities work in real classrooms. 

Can I buy this for my whole team?

Yes, and it's easier in bulk. Fill out the group purchasing form below and we'll handle enrollment for everyone on one invoice.

Art time doesn't have to feel overwhelming

For $19,you'll get easy-to-use art activities that support development and engage every learner. Enroll now and start learning right away. Not sure yet? Try our free 30-minute course, Heavy Work, and see how IMPACT teaches before you spend a dollar.
Group purchasing

Want to enroll your whole team?

We make it easy to purchase courses for multiple people or your whole team. Just fill out the Bulk Course Request Form, and we'll contact you within 3 business days to confirm your needs. We'll send one invoice for all participants and handle the staff enrollments for you - simple and seamless! 
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