Search

Nature is amazing. No matter what the time of year, it always manages to capture our attention. This is especially true when fall arrives in New England. The foliage of [...]

Presents a magic drawing activity for children. Subject of the drawings; Instructions for the activity.

Presents artwork focusing on the beauty of birds done by third-grade art students in the United States. Examination of bird prints done by artist John James Audubon; Use of scrap colored paper and glue in creating artwork; Difficulty in creating artworks' background.

Discusses information on how the author conducted the lesson of drawing silhouettes. Group discussion on one's observation during a busy sidewalk in town; Creating a busy sidewalk scene that pertained to the season; How special emphasis was given to the concept of positive and negative space; Outcome of the project.

Focuses on the `Thanksgiving dinner' in which second-grade students were invited to create their own three-dimensional place setting. How a paper plate was designed by each students; Discussion about the proper presentation of the dining table and eating utensils; Importance of table manners.

Describes an art education activity involving T-shirt designs done by the author with her second grade students. Discussion with students on fashion design and what a fashion designer does; Use of construction paper and other materials for creating images of students wearing the T-shirts.