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Bickett, Marianne – SchoolArts: The Art Education Magazine for Teachers, 2009
In this article, the author describes how a visit from a flock of chickens provided inspiration for the children's chicken art. The gentle clucking of the hens, the rooster crowing, and the softness of the feathers all provided rich aural, tactile, visual, and emotional experiences. The experience affirms the importance and value of direct…
Descriptors: Animals, Studio Art, Art Activities, Freehand Drawing
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O'Day, Shannon – Primary Voices K-6, 2001
Chronicles how the author first used creative drama in a summer reading program with first graders, and then over the years developed a much broader understanding of how drama is an important teaching tool. Describes writing "scaffolded" plays with sixth-grade students. Discusses implications for language arts teachers. Describes her annual…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Creative Dramatics, Elementary Education, Emergent Literacy