Picture book illustrations can provide the opportunity for critical examination of a work of art. There is a growing body of research focusing on how we can respond creatively to the illustrations in picture books as art objects. This study aimed to reveal how children interpret art elements based on various artistic techniques within picture…

In this article, the author illustrates how she shares her love of sunflowers with her kindergarten and first-grade students through an interesting art lesson. Sunflowers are easy to grow, so the author started the lesson four months earlier with inexpensive seed packets. She planted many varieties, but she most likes the colors of the Mexican…

Paul Klee's "Caprice in February" was on display in the author's artroom for use with a third-grade class. Without any prompting, her kindergartners became very interested in the color of his background. The author decided to take advantage of her students' enthusiasm. This article presents how the author and her kindergarten class use "Caprice in…