Ways in which education for the use of leisure time can be integrated with existing curriculum areas are explored. (GW)

Describes Kaleidoscope, a participatory arts program created by Hallmark Cards. Designed as a supplement to classroom art instruction, the program provides children of 6 to 12 years with positive experiences in exploring art. The program is designed to foster originality, imaginative thinking, and creative self-expression. (Author/BB)

Six administrators from six different schools describe the successful art programs in their school systems. (MD)

Discusses when, how, and why elementary school counselors might use art materials in working with children. Discusses establishing a trusting relationship, timing, choice of media, using what emerges therapeutically, processing the session, projective techniques, and training and resources. (ABL)

In this interdisciplinary art and science program elementary school children visited a planetarium, learned about astronomy, and created cosmic art. Integrating art and science allows students to take a more unified look at the many parts of the world. (RM)

Provides background information on characteristics common to all insects, activities, and student materials (ready-to-copy games, puzzles, coloring pages, worksheets, and/or mazes) which describe: how insects are classified; how they are different from other animals; and the main insect characteristics. Activities include recommended age levels,…

Provides: (1) background information on insect adaptations; (2) student activities on this topic; and (3) materials (ready-to-copy games, puzzles, coloring pages, worksheets, and/or mazes). Each activity includes an objective, recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. (JN)

Presents background information and activities that focus on how birds are classified, how they are different from other animals, and the main characteristics of the class "Aves." Activities include an objective, recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. Two ready-to-copy pages with bird illustrations are…

Presents background information and activities which focus on definition of a desert, locations of deserts, and factors influencing locations. Activities include objective(s), recommended age level(s), subject area(s), list of materials needed, and procedures. Two ready-to-copy pages with desert landforms and temperature/rainfall data are…

A subject area with rich potential for integration with art is natural science. Assignments that enable elementary students to focus on a natural phenomenon, understand it in scientific terms, and develop a drawing or painting based upon it are suggested. (RM)

The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the U.S. artist of the most distinguished picture book for children. This activity book is based on the idea that connections with art teachers are a natural result of a focus on Caldecott Award literature,…

A planning guide for a month's early education activities centered around Eskimos, their culture, and their environment. (AN)

Presents methods of coordinating poetry writing with mask making, oriental exercises, and painting to give students a sharper insight into the poetic impulse. (MM)

Describes an experimental arts project in which groups of first and fourth grade students designed masks and used them to dramatize stories. The purpose of the project was to provide students with experiences with art forms while increasing their abilities to express feelings. (AM)

Ideas for spring arts activities include a whimsical play about royal dragons, a skit on an April fool, and a song. Instructions for making brightly colored birds from boxes, a happy day hat, decorated eggs, and other art projects are given. (PP)