Teaching art with books kids love?

[Mama2two]

Anyone use this? Reviews? Does it actually teach some technique?

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/cr/1555914063/ref=mw_dp_cr

[Hunter]

I like this book. I've been using it for a few years. Even without using the picture books, it's a good overview of the elements and principles of art. I usually have the student do some copywork of what I have written about the art element, simplified from what I read in the book.

[Mama2two]

Thanks, my kids (8, almost 9 and 7) still love good quality picture books. Have you liked the books recommended? What age do you think the art is geared toward?

[Hunter]

I Liked the picture books well enough. I wasn't focused on the stories though, just the pictures as models. I've done some of the projects, but not many. Honestly, this is my best resource for a list of the elements and principles, and I have yet to secure another or better one. I mostly have used the series as assistance to prepare copywork for students.

[Mama2two]

Great, thanks, I think will go for it as our main art for next year (4th grade)

[A home for their hearts]

Thanks for posting this. It looks great!

[mommymilkies]

We use this. It's great. :)

[MomtoCandJ]

I know this is an older thread, but can someone please tell me what books are used with this? I am being gifted one and would like to know what books I already have and which ones I need to get from the library, oh and maybe a materials list so I can those during the back to school sales.

[scrapbabe]

I'm on my iPhone so can't verify but it seems like the samples at amazon show a list of quite a few of the books used.

[Hunter]

There are a LOT of books listed. Also famous Paintings.

 

Here are a few from the first lesson:

* Mirette on the Highwire

Grandfather's Journey

* The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses

Smoky Night

Hush! A Thai Lullaby

* A Color of His Own

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughers.

 

This book is not like FIAR. Every lesson can be done without any of the books. The books are nice examples, but there are more options listed than you will have time to use, and you can teach the lessons without any books at all.

 

I just have the Kindle version of this book now, but have used both the hardcopy and kindle book for years now. I think you are really going to like this book. It's nice that it can be used a stand alone book, or with supplements. It's very adaptable.

 

EDIT: I starred the ones with lessons based on them.

[MomtoCandJ]

Awesome I know for sure I have one of those books already on dd's shelf :)

[Hunter]

I wasn't using this book, while I was using What Your Grader Needs to Know, and am a bit rusty about it. I'm planning to use it this year though.

 

When you go through the different elements, don't feel like you need to cover all the topics for each element in year 1. You might want to only pick one picture book lesson a year, per element. Especially with a Ker, I'd be selective about just picking a bit of each element to teach. For example, for line I would just teach vertical, horizontal and diagonal, and leave the contour drawing lessons for another year. Or I might only teach straight and curved for K, and even leave vertical, horizontal, diagonal for 1st grade.

 

Plan on using this book for years.

[A home for their hearts]

When you go through the different elements, don't feel like you need to cover all the topics for each element in year 1. You might want to only pick one picture book lesson a year, per element. Especially with a Ker, I'd be selective about just picking a bit of each element to teach. For example, for line I would just teach vertical, horizontal and diagonal, and leave the contour drawing lessons for another year. Or I might only teach straight and curved for K, and even leave vertical, horizontal, diagonal for 1st grade.

 

Plan on using this book for years.

That's a good suggestion. I am thinking about using it with my kindergartener this year. Looking through the samples online I thought it might be too much for her. I like the idea of using it for more than one year. Thanks!

[Hunter]

There is so much in this book, and no need to rush through it.