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Instructor, 1984
A collection of plays, stories, and rhymes are offered in this article to help celebrate Halloween. (DF)
Descriptors: Creative Activities, Drama, Elementary Education, Language Arts
Nelson, Sherah Betts; Blankenship, Juanita – Instructor, 1984
Instructions are given for creating earth dyes in the classroom. These dyes be used in the teaching of social studies, science, and art. A chart listing sources of natural dyes is offered. (DF)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Activities, Elementary Education, Experiential Learning
Instructor, 1983
Valentine's Day activities which include a play, music, poetry, and numerous art and craft projects are presented in this compilation from February issues of "Instructor" magazine. The short and easy projects, suitable for primary and elementary students, use inexpensive and easily found materials such as paper, cloth, yarn, magazine…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Materials, Art Products, Creative Activities
Download full textInstructor, 1983
Approximately 40 arts and crafts activity ideas are compiled for use by teachers of the primary and elementary grades. The materials used in these activities are inexpensive and easily found. The activities are short and not difficult for students at any grade level. Art ideas are included for Halloween, Easter, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, and St.…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Materials, Art Products, Creative Activities
Instructor, 1984
Artists and writers from Maine were asked to develop creative activities for a sixth-grade class. Students were encouraged to observe nature, investigate their ancestors, design logos, and think about the impossible. Several of the activities that could be adopted to relate to other states are presented. (DF)
Descriptors: Artists, Creative Activities, Creative Thinking, Elementary Education
Vanelli, Jill – Instructor, 1991
Discusses the life and paintings of Vincent van Gogh, focusing on "The Road Meanders," and describes how to teach students through the painting (e.g., analyzing colors, discussing feelings it evokes, and writing poems that speak to the people in the painting). A copy of the painting is included. (SM)
Descriptors: Art Activities, Class Activities, Creative Activities, Elementary Education
Hammonds, Karen – Instructor, 1994
Presents a variety of strategies to help teachers find and use community resources to enhance education. Ideas include bringing history to life at a local historical society, cultivating business partners, working with childrens' museums, and collaborating with local organizations. Tips for tapping into community resources are included. (SM)
Descriptors: Business, Community Resources, Creative Activities, Elementary Education
Instructor, 1983
Over 80 short activity ideas covering many areas of the curriculum are compiled for teachers of preschool, kindergarten, and the early grades. Six "readiness roundup" sections, which feature ideas for use in classroom learning centers, give activities for teaching: (1) likenesses and differences; (2) direction; (3) letter and sound…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Basic Skills, Cooking Instruction, Creative Activities
