So what is your favorite...

[dessertbloom]

So what is/are your favorite resource(s) for teaching K-2 kids how to draw? Mostly for kindy and first grade. Especially for perfectionists who are easily frustrated. :) 

[Syllieann]

I have that kid. Big time. Draw write now has been the only thing we could get done without lots of tears. Next year I'm using I can do all things to incorporate other skills.

[arliemaria]

We were using Arttango http://arttango.com/, but haven't used it as much as I'd hoped. We have consistently been using Art for Kids Hub https://www.youtube.com/user/ArtforKidsHub, Drawing Textbook, Harmony Fine Arts Sketch Tuesday prompts, and lots of nature books and some Draw Write Now books for nature journalling.  He does picture narrations for his lives of the saints and bible stories; also for his science fair background research notebook/lab notes.  I'd like to get him a camera or even an old cell phone to take pictures with.

 

 

[ScoutTN]

My Dd used lots of Usborne "How to Draw ...." books from the library.

Simple, but gave her a good eye for the shapes and lines to look for.

[Lori D.]

1-2-3 Draw! books by Freddie Levin

Great for teaching careful looking and reproducing of step-by-step drawing.

 

The Big Yellow Drawing Book (ages 4-6)

I know this looks cartoonish, but it is fantastic for ages 4-6 as it starts them learning the basic techniques of line, overlapping, perspective, foreshortening, etc., using cartoon images so that after completing the book, children can then begin to apply these techniques to more realistic drawing.

 

Mark Kistler Draw Squad (ages 6+)

A terrific follow-up to Big Yellow Drawing Book, with a similar approach, but MUCH more in-depth and gradual, plus from time to time, he shows student art of applying the techniques learned/practiced in doing "cartoon" assignments to more realistic drawing. Also see Mark Kistler instructional videos on YouTube.

 

OR

 

The Drawing Book by Bruce McIntyre (age 6+)

Similar to Draw Squad (McIntyre trained Kistler!), with more realistic drawing.

Edited January 29, 2016 by Lori D.

[Another Lynn]

Draw Write Now. 

[desertflower]

Im using draw write now. I really like it. I haven't used anything else.

[dessertbloom]

Thanks, everyone! I'll have to check these out. I've heard a lot of good things about Draw Write Now and the Usborne series. The other's I"ll have to explore. Thanks for the recommendations!