Describes an art project where students create strange creatures using scraps of wood. Discusses how the students use the wood and other materials. Explains that the students also write about the habitat characteristics of their creatures. Includes learning objectives. (CMK)

Discusses the use of wheels in children's art. Focuses on collecting wheels, ideas for decorating different artworks with wheels, and objects that can move on wheels. Sees wheels as an inspiration for children's art, reflecting on the use of this object in the art classroom. (CMK)

Offers suggestions for incorporating inexpensive art activities into early childhood classrooms. Suggests activities for children over 3 years in the areas of art using: paint and food coloring, drawing or scribbling, sculpture or construction, weaving and stitching, clay and dough, paper scraps, and broken crayons. Suggests craft activities for…

Describes an art lesson where fifth-grade students created Oaxaca style papier mache sculptures of either their favorite pet or animal. Discusses how to create the sculptures and includes a list of materials. States that the book, "Oaxacan Woodcarving: The Magic in the Trees," was used to introduce students to the project. (CMK)

Describes a kindergarten art activity in which students created masks in celebration of Mardi Gras (New Orleans, Louisiana). Explains that the students learned about Mardi Gras and saw a coloring demonstration to prepare them for the project. Discusses in detail the process of creating the masks. (CMK)

Describes how first grade children used rug samples as tails for the animals they drew. Maintains that unusual scrap material can be the starting point of imaginative artworks. (KM)

Describes how a sixth grade class constructs wooden sculptures of people from scrap materials after viewing similar work by Pablo Picasso. Maintains that a limited budget does not limit childrens' imaginations. (KM)

Describes an art class flower painting project influenced by the book, "Georgia OKeefe: One Hundred Flowers." Students studied OKeefe's use of scale, color, composition, depth, and materials, to create their own flower paintings. (KM)

Explains a method of block printing using styrofoam shapes to make high relief. Describes the creation of the block design as well as the actual printing process. Uses a range of paper types for printing so children can see the results of using different media. (LS)

Describes Vermont's Art Exchange Program and its goal of sensitizing Soviet and U.S. children to the common humanity they share. Discusses this program's attempts to break down barriers of fear and stereotyping by promoting the exchange of art and writing between children. (KO)

Describes a process called artist's share in which students volunteer to display their artwork, share thoughts and feelings on its progress, and accept comments from other students. Artist's share allows for responsibility to be shared between artist, audience, and teacher; provides a unique learning opportunity for students; and helps the teacher…

Image within the Writing Process is an arts-based literacy program that integrates children's visual imagery at every stage of the writing process. Using various simple art materials and methods, young authors/illustrators have access to visual, kinesthetic, and verbal thinking modes. The process benefits both verbal thinkers and those with…

An activity book presents arts and crafts projects for the special events and holidays occurring during November and December. The section includes class activities, student activity pages, and directions for making several kinds of bird feeders. (SM)

Presents art projects to help elementary educators teach their students about seascapes, providing students with basic techniques for portraying texture and mood in art. After discussing seascapes and lines and showing some examples, teachers can help students create seascapes from construction paper alone or with construction paper and…

Contends that school counselors should be able to discern sexual abuse in children using nonconfrontational approach such as art techniques and should recognize signs of sexual abuse in routine art products of children. Discusses indicators of sexual abuse, assessment in artwork, and counselor use of drawings. Includes table of indicators of…