An art-teacher therapist discusses six principles she uses in working with disturbed children (such as consistency of management and clearly defined expectations and limits), and cites two examples of how an art project can help children develop trust and lessen their withdrawal. (CL)

Outlines a three-period unit for secondary school students that aims to link the experience of poetry with the experience of works of art. Includes teacher responses to the outline. (HOD)

A unit on Afro-American art was developed as part of the Reading Enrichment Art Development program. Elementary students from the program were concentrating on the concept of pattern in language. The unit was designed to reinforce this understanding via the reverse-fold pleating process used in a Nigerian tie-dye project. (AM)

Five different art activities, using different media, are described: (1) "mystery molds," using plaster and discarded packaging materials; (2) "calico cottages," using boxes and fabric; (3) "foam friends," using plastic foam packing pieces; (4) "bauble boxes," using spray can tops and papier mache; and (5) "soft stuff," using old clothing. (CJ)

Describes an art activity in which junior high school students make portrait pots using plaster casts and clay. Each student created a reflection of his or her personality in clay. Specific teaching methods and ways of working with materials are discussed. (AM)

Describes a day-long festival of art and creative activities and international cultural events for handicapped children. Children participated in many music-making and art projects. (AM)

Suggests guidelines for art activities that are based on four major developmental characteristics of toddlers: the acquisition of new motor skills, the development of psychological autonomy, the broadening of social relations, and the achievement of symbolic communication. (Author/RH)

Presents simple instructions for 15 mixed media art projects for the elementary grades. Part one of this series, listing 18 other techniques, appeared in the September 1979 issue of Instructor on pages 145-49. (SJL)

Describes a fourth-grade unit in junk sculpture, inspired by the Watts Towers. (SJL)

Describes a combined local history/printmaking project conducted by students in grades one through nine at Armitage Academy in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Students studied and drew local buildings and printed the results as a calendar. (SJL)

Five articles describe techniques of mural making and mural projects which have been accomplished by elementary and secondary students, including a class of blind and partially sighted children. (SJL)

Using three specific works of art, the author demonstrates how a study of selected landscape paintings can be integrated into units on landforms in secondary school earth science and general science courses. (Author/SJL)

Described are projects and activities to interest children in leprechauns and in St. Patrick's Day. Stories and books for learning about and celebrating St. Patrick's Day are listed. (KC)

Suggests a way to introduce abstract art to junior high school students who, more than students of any other age, emphasize realism both in their artwork and in their appreciation of works of art. (Author/SJL)

The article describes a group formed by a guidance counselor and art teacher concerned with meeting the needs and problems of artistically gifted high school students. (PHR)