Presents an introduction to the story theater process, stressing the importance of creating an environment of trust in the classroom, features warm-up exercises and dramatization tips, and provides twenty-five story theater scripts for students in grades two through six, each including one of more storytellers, a chorus, and other actors.
writing, art, and inquiry through focused nature study
Chancer, Joni
1997
The authors share their experiences teaching an integrated unit of writing, art, and inquiry based on observation of the moon; describing how the study arose, providing fifty-six art and writing mini-lessons that may be used during writing and art workshops or as classroom demonstrations, and including journal entries from teachers across the U.S.
A collection of speeches and essays in which award-winning author Katherine Paterson shares her passion for reading and explains where she draws her inspiration from.
Examines different techniques and styles that can be used when drawing objects, including painting, sculpting, photomontage, printing, mosaic, and sculpture, showing examples from great artists and giving suggestions for creating your own works.
hands-on art for children in the styles of the great masters
Kohl, MaryAnn F
1996
Presents 110 art activities for children based on the styles and techniques of great masters, including Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Monet, Picasso, and many others.