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Hinshaw, Craig – SchoolArts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2006
Each month throughout the school year, two second grade teachers at Lessenger Elementary highlight a different children's author. The interdisciplinary lessons that evolved the month they selected Margaret and H.A. Rey's Curious George books were the most successful. In this article, the author relates how art, story writing, reading aloud, and…
Descriptors: Interdisciplinary Approach, Grade 2, Childrens Literature, Art Education
Hinshaw, Craig – Arts & Activities, 2001
Describes an art lesson that focuses on developing second-grade students' basic computer drawing skills. Explains that the students created a picture using shapes and copied their artworks onto the computer using a stylus. States that the students also wrote a story to accompany their computer pictures. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Childrens Art, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Strategies
Hinshaw, Craig – Arts & Activities, 1998
Recounts an art lesson plan, inspired by the book "Learning to Swim in Swaziland," where the students created their own accordion books. Appeals to the many ethnicities at this particular school, allowing all the students to present their unique backgrounds. Gives a suggestion list, directions, and specifies materials. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Childrens Art, Childrens Writing, Cultural Background
Hinshaw, Craig – Arts & Activities, 1999
Describes how to make tunnel books, which are viewed by looking into a "tunnel" created by accordion-folded expanding sides. Suggests possible themes. Describes how to create a walk-through tunnel book for first grade students. (CMK)
Descriptors: Art Education, Art Materials, Art Products, Childrens Art