Preschool And Elementary Art Basics

Description

Start the little ones on an incredible journey in art education with art appreciation! Young children can easily learn art concepts and techniques by studying from great masters and then applying them to fun, simply projects of their own, helping reinforce what they've learned about the master works of art. The key here is keeping things simple and fun, while also encouraging creativity. This art curriculum contains 10 art lessons for kids covering Center of Interest, Positive/Negative Space, Lines, Expressions, Shapes, Six Colors of the Color Wheel, Patterns, Eight Ways to Draw a Bird, Nine Ways to show Scale, and Ten Ways to Draw Structures. Each art lesson and project includes simple art vocabulary that is set in bold throughout the book. Most art supplies needed for the art projects are simple, everyday staples such as pencils, crayons, markers, scissors, glue, scrap paper and fun sparkles or embellishments. Develop fine motor skills and learn appreciation too! Offered in book form (72 pgs, pb.) or in PDF format on CD-ROM.

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Other
Other methodologies
Religious Content
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.