beansprouts Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 If you have used this book, how did you put the ideas into practice? Are there other materials you liked better? I am trying to arrange art lessons for a 4 1/2 year old and a 9 year old. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pongo Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 plans, and it was much easier to use. Drawing With Children Lesson Plans Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Even with the lesson plans I found it frustrating to use with a 6 yo and 4 yo last year. The first few lessons were fine, but it reached a difficulty level that was way beyond my kids' level (I think something about drawing volumes/solids???) My youngest is actually very artistic and the assignments put her in tears and made her dislike art. Maybe it was frustration that she couldn't do it the way she thought it should be done? Anyway, we switched to Artistic Pursuits and everyone is happy. Except that we still have trouble fitting art into the schedule! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie in VA Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I used DWC to teach a few lessons to my class (Classical Conversations - Foundations). First we went over the basic elements (line, dot, etc.).... what they were and how to identify them. Then to "prove" that all drawings are made up of ONLY those basic elements I drew a simple picture on the board. Then I erased all of one element at a time ( say lines, then dots, etc) and guess what? Nothing was left. So the entire picture was made of just the basic elements. Then we checked out other pictures. I wanted to make a picture with the clear 'overhead' sheets... one per basic element ... and then put them together to show a picture. But I didn't have time. Perhaps next year. I think it would be neat to see the clear pages of different basic elements that seem random but when place ontop of each other become an actual picture. I did also use Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain for other lessons, but I was following what CC-Foundations wanted to teach. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie in VA Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Oh I forgot to say that when I first tried it at home (before my re-attempt at class) I couldn't get too far. I ended up getting Draw Squad. It's similar and the forward in the book is from Mona Brooks, the author of DWC. I still find DS easy to teach at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 There is also a Monart drawing school 45 minutes or so from my house. I have considered it in the past... Do you think it is worth the time, gas, and money? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I would consider Monart for my 6 year old if the location were closer to us (ours is 45 minutes away as well). I'm wondering about good drawing resources as well. Next year, though, I do plan to use the following with my two boys -- they will be 7 and 8: http://www.evan-moor.com/Title.aspx?CurriculumID=1&P=2&SeriesID=75&TitleID=288&EmcID=298 You can look inside the entire book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 I would consider Monart for my 6 year old if the location were closer to us (ours is 45 minutes away as well). I'm wondering about good drawing resources as well. Next year, though, I do plan to use the following with my two boys -- they will be 7 and 8: http://www.evan-moor.com/Title.aspx?CurriculumID=1&P=2&SeriesID=75&TitleID=288&EmcID=298 You can look inside the entire book. Sweet! I will check it out :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 This looks pretty interesting as well, but I will NOT buy it until I use the one I already have. :lol: http://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Books-Kids-Love-Award-Winning/dp/1555914063/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellycbr Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Have you looked at The Phonics of Drawing? Here's a link: http://www.teachartathome.com/index.html She offers free lessons on her site, as well as samples of how the Phonics of Drawing CD will work. My ds(7) is excited to learn about "3-D" and shading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielle Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Regarding the Monart school: I sent dd to one when she was first grade level. It basically consisted of the teacher posting a picture, then working through drawing shapes, coloring, etc., then doing another one. After the first 2, dd was bored out of her gourd, and began drawing on her own, which was NOT acceptable. It taught how to reproduce the pictures. You could do the same thing with drawing with a grid. I'd go with Draw Squad and save a ton--dd (now 14) draws very well now, and credits it to Mark Kistler--you learn how to apply drawing techniques to what you want to do. Very easy for the parent, and very productive for the child. Love that book (and so does dh, who is a professional muralist). Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkgumby Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Next year, though, I do plan to use the following with my two boys -- they will be 7 and 8: http://www.evan-moor.com/Title.aspx?CurriculumID=1&P=2&SeriesID=75&TitleID=288&EmcID=298 You can look inside the entire book. Ooh! I just bought that! I also have Drawing with Children, but I wanted something a little more light-hearted and less intense to start off with. I'll be using it with my two boys, who will be 6 1/2 and barely 8. I also got the Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas: http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Complete-Book-Art-Ideas/dp/0794514391/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208553654&sr=1-1 which looked like a lot of fun as well. Yes, I do have a problem with buying more things than I could possibly use! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 I also got the Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas: http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Comple...8553654&sr=1-1 I saw that on amazon and thought it looked awfully tempting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted April 19, 2008 Author Share Posted April 19, 2008 Yes, I do have a problem with buying more things than I could possibly use! ;) Oh so do I! And since I began homeschooling I have added two children to my family which gives me a great reason to hang on to these materials - one of the younger kids might use them :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisychics Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Dawn (nestof3), I don't have this The Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas, but I do have this: http://www.amazon.com/Book-Things-Ideas-Drawing-School/dp/079451328X You can borrow it. My son is not interested in this yet. He still uses these: http://www.amazon.com/Can-Draw-Animals-Usborne-Playtime/dp/0746029438/ref=pd_sim_b_img_12 :D Just let me know if you want to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I would consider Monart for my 6 year old if the location were closer to us (ours is 45 minutes away as well). I'm wondering about good drawing resources as well. Next year, though, I do plan to use the following with my two boys -- they will be 7 and 8: http://www.evan-moor.com/Title.aspx?CurriculumID=1&P=2&SeriesID=75&TitleID=288&EmcID=298 You can look inside the entire book. Oh, wow! AWESOME! Thanks, Dawn! This is great because I couldn't get ds into an art class, no class really :tongue_smilie:but I think he has a penchant for drawing (although he won't admit it. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Asher, My 6 year old relaly enjoys drawing, in fact, I posted some of his samples from one day in a thread. He loves the bonus features that come with some DVDs -- the ones that teach how to draw. The horse movie, Spirit has this, and so do many of the Veggie Tales and Larry Boy DVDs. I also bought him a DVD series 'The Art Guy" (from Rainbow Resource). So far he doesn't like it very much, but I am keeping it, thinking he will like it better when he gets older. (He says it's boring). He also loves the various How to Draw books our library carries as well as the Dover How to Draw books and anything by Ed Emberley. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Cecilia, I'll take a look at it! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 I also got the Usborne Complete Book of Art Ideas: http://www.amazon.com/Usborne-Complete-Book-Art-Ideas/dp/0794514391/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1208553654&sr=1-1 which looked like a lot of fun as well. I bought this last year for my older dd. She loves it and uses it regularly on her own for ideas and instruction. I bought the hardcover edition, which has larger page size, and I am glad that I did (even though it was a bit spendy) because it stays open well and it is easier for her to see the examples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asher Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Asher, My 6 year old relaly enjoys drawing, in fact, I posted some of his samples from one day in a thread. He loves the bonus features that come with some DVDs -- the ones that teach how to draw. The horse movie, Spirit has this, and so do many of the Veggie Tales and Larry Boy DVDs. I also bought him a DVD series 'The Art Guy" (from Rainbow Resource). So far he doesn't like it very much, but I am keeping it, thinking he will like it better when he gets older. (He says it's boring). He also loves the various How to Draw books our library carries as well as the Dover How to Draw books and anything by Ed Emberley. WOW!:ohmy: He is quite talented. Thanks for the book suggestions. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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