Natural materials provide children opportunities for artistic engagement, which encourages a dialogue between children and material and provides a platform for children to discuss their perspectives on significant issues like sustainable futures. This article examines the land art characters created by pre-primary education children in the garden…

The present study describes a creative teaching approach utilizing two works of art in environmental education teaching, making the teaching of material recycling and reuse more experiential, participatory, and original. The third work of art, selected and presented by the learners themselves, "completed the picture" of this innovative…

The best lesson ideas often derive from childhood recollections. When brought to class, play memories and art mementos from the teacher's childhood paint a powerful homage to children's art. A survey of a child's room in the dark, or with lights on, discloses interesting hanging sites, means of attachment and unusual items drafted for hanging, all…

The research purpose was to investigate kindergarten parents' selection of after-school art education settings in Taiwan. A review of the literature and interviews with parents were conducted to identify several possible factors that would impact on parents' selection of after-school art education settings for their children. Then, the researcher…

Article described how plaster can be used for a carving experience as well as for casting models of statues. (Author/RK)

Article provided a subtle means for science and art teachers to make tree identification fun for students, as well as to tune them into the esthetics of nature. (Author/RK)

Fibers and fabrics provide the raw materials for a great variety of art activities that are adaptable to practically all grade levels. Here are some stitchery projects for the art teacher with a limited budget for supplies. (Author/RK)

Poor results and frustration prompted the author, an art teacher at Deer Park Junior High School, Deer Park, Texas, to try a method of teaching batik design on material. (Author/RK)

A direct correlation exists between the acquisition of skills on the potter's wheel and the vertical dimension of the finished pot. Ability equals height. Overlooked somewhere in the search for acquiring technical facility and a means of demonstrating it, is the fascinating world of miniature pottery. Describes the mechanics peculiar to small…

Have you ever wondered, after all the time and work, why your students' glazes did not come out of the kiln as well as those of a professional? One reason could be the glazes themselves. Describes where to find high quality packaged glazes and how to use them productively. (Author/RK)

This project utilized aluminum foil, a child's imagination, and a methodology for creative expression. (RK)

As an extension of their school crafts program, an art teacher improvised a forge and offered students blacksmithing on a limited scale. (Author/RK)

Described nature printing, a botanical technique, developed in the 17th and 18th centuries to illustrate herbals and other books on plants. (Author/RK)

The printmaking activities described in this article may be adapted for any grade level but are especially appropriate for elementary and junior high school levels and for situations where more traditional printmaking supplies are limited. (Author/RK)

Contains sufficient background and technical information for an in-depth project in applique. Included are numerous techniques, specific procedures and a variety of applications. Applique at this level is suggested for high school art students. (Editor/RK)