How to Teach Art to Children, Grades 1-6 (Paperback)

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Product Description

How to Teach Art to Children has it all-background information, literature resources, and concise step-by-step directions for 96 art projects that will help your students learn about the elements of art and then use the elements in the styles of famous artists.

This book is divided into two parts:

* Part one: Learning about the elements of art
* Part two: Using the elements of art

Teacher information pages provide:
* a definition of each art element
* a list of literature references
* fine art examples that demonstrate the element

Each project and concept is supported by:

* easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions
* a complete list of materials needed
* reproducible patterns

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers (June 18, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557998116
• ISBN-13: 978-1557998118
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #15,864 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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40 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Okay for the basics, November 8, 2007

By	Ceinwen Rainey "green kiwi" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I think this book is alright if you want some quick and easy art activities or if you need an introductory worksheet when teaching a certain art element. I am a specialist Art teacher and I very occassionally refer to the book for 'early finisher' activities. But, as a book that claims 'how to teach art to children' it is severely lacking and I did not find any of the 96 projects inspirational. All of the illustrations appear to be photos of adult work (made to look like childrens' work). If you are looking for a book with depth, expert advice and beautiful photos of actual student work - I would thoroughly recommend the book 'Emphasis Art - A Qualitative Art Program for Elementary and Middle Schools'.

29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must-have resource in a children's art library, April 6, 2002

By	S. Brand "sandra807" (United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: How to Teach Art to Children (Paperback)

I have used this book repeatedly for art lessons for children. My students have compiled a portfolio of these projects. First children learn about primary and secondary colors on the color wheel. They experiment with mixing colors to create gradations of colors, and making them lighter and darker.

After these basic lessons, they create a variety of interesting and fun projects emphasizing the use of color. The projects are easy to do with a minimum of basic materials: water colors or acrylic paints, glue, colored construction paper, and markers.

Lessons include repetition and arrangements of shapes made with cut-out shapes, stamping and rubbings. Children experiment with straight and curved-line designs. With a little extra teacher and student imagination, we have turned out some very attractive and impressive projects.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Early Childhood Teacher's Must Have, July 15, 2000

By	marilyn clifton (Lone Jack, MO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: How to Teach Art to Children (Paperback)

Great book on primary colors and fantastic lessons on color mixing and making secondary colors. The children in my class loved each and every lesson. Good classroom teaching, support and review tool for new Fine Arts teaching standards. A definite plus for your resource collection. Evan-Moor consistently has great books.