Easy Art Activities That Spark Super Writing

Easy Art Activities That Spark Super Writing
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 84
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ISBN-10 : 0439165180
ISBN-13 : 9780439165181
Rating : 4/5 (80 Downloads)

Synopsis Easy Art Activities That Spark Super Writing by : Dea Paoletta Auray

Foster wonderful writing with quick and easy art activities. First, invite students to create a collage, winter mural, decorated crown, or other simple art project. Then use inspiring prompts to guide kids to use their art as a springboard to writing! The great writing activities teach elaboration, summarization, plot, character, and more.

Awesome Art Projects that Spark Super Writing

Awesome Art Projects that Spark Super Writing
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Publisher : Teaching Resources
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0545305551
ISBN-13 : 9780545305556
Rating : 4/5 (51 Downloads)

Synopsis Awesome Art Projects that Spark Super Writing by : Jan Wiezorek

This collection of motivating art projects features 25 sure-fire ways to erase writer's block--and meet writing standards. Creativity-boosting activities, such as Found-Art Superheroes, The Room of My Dreams, Canned Art, and Shakespeare at the Movies, help students craft a coherent story, develop and support a main idea, build a persuasive argument, describe a scene using precise words, and much more. Using the art they create, students have a concrete visual idea and a high-interest starting point from which to begin writing--and their ideas flow onto the page. Teaching material includes mini-lessons, step-by-step directions, cross-curricular strategies, rubrics, and photographs of student samples. For use with Grades 4-8.

Art Projects that Dazzle & Delight

Art Projects that Dazzle & Delight
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 92
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ISBN-10 : 0439153883
ISBN-13 : 9780439153881
Rating : 4/5 (83 Downloads)

Synopsis Art Projects that Dazzle & Delight by : Karen Tush

Beach Ball Collage, Patchwork Pets, Symmetrical SmilesKids will love these creative and colorful no-fail art activities that tie into popular themes, such as seasons, animals, and friends. Easy how-to s guide you through each step, from introducing the projects to displaying them. Created and classroom-tested by four art teachers, these surefire activities are fun for every student! For use with Grades 2-3."

Draw, Paint, Sparkle

Draw, Paint, Sparkle
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Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Total Pages : 161
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ISBN-10 : 9781611804713
ISBN-13 : 161180471X
Rating : 4/5 (13 Downloads)

Synopsis Draw, Paint, Sparkle by : Patty Palmer

25 kid-tested lessons in drawing and painting—perfect for children ages 5 to 10 Encourage and empower kids to make art! The 25 art lessons in this book present step-by-step drawing instructions paired with a range of painting techniques and styles for endless creative exploration. Designed by an elementary art teacher, each creative exploration offers tips on using the best art materials (that won’t break the bank), shares art-making techniques that add variety and ease to the projects, and provides insights on engaging kids in the process. The lessons include: · Beginner projects. Discover easy ways to get started making art. Through flexible instructions, you’ll create big and bold paintings. · Art lessons inspired by the masters. With projects based on celebrated painters like Van Gogh and Monet to contemporary artists like James Rizzi and Jackson Pollock, you’ll explore a range of painting techniques and styles. · Paintings inspired by nature. Draw and paint familiar and imagined landscapes and animals as a fun way to engage with art. More than just a simple how-to draw and paint book, Draw, Paint, Sparkle is an invitation for kids to unleash their creativity through color and paint.

Journal Sparks

Journal Sparks
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Publisher : Storey Publishing
Total Pages : 165
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ISBN-10 : 9781612126524
ISBN-13 : 1612126529
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Journal Sparks by : Emily K. Neuburger

Using words, drawing, collage, and observation-based list-making, award-winning author Emily K. Neuburger highlights the many paths into journaling. Her 60 interactive writing prompts and art how-tos help you to expand your imagination and stimulate your creativity. Every spread invites a new approach to filling a page, from making a visual map of a day-in-my-life to turning random splotches into quirky characters for a playful story. ​It’s the perfect companion to all those blank books and an ideal launchpad to explore creative self-expression and develop an imaginative voice — for anyone ages 10 to 100! Teachers' Choice Award Winner Mom's Choice Awards Winner Foreword INDIES Gold Award Winner National Parenting Product Awards Winner

101 Picture Prompts to Spark Super Writing

101 Picture Prompts to Spark Super Writing
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Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages : 68
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ISBN-10 : 0590632299
ISBN-13 : 9780590632294
Rating : 4/5 (99 Downloads)

Synopsis 101 Picture Prompts to Spark Super Writing by : Karen Kellaher

Students of all learning styles are motivated to turn a picture into a thousand words with these unique prompts. From funny cartoons to inspiring masterpieces, each piece in this collection sparks a young writer's imagination. Grades: 3/5.

The Blinking Anthology

The Blinking Anthology
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Publisher : Lulu.com
Total Pages : 69
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ISBN-10 : 9781471601910
ISBN-13 : 1471601919
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis The Blinking Anthology by : Samantha Rose

Brought to you by Blinking Cursor Literary Magazine, The Blinking Anthology showcases poetry and fiction from writers worldwide.

The Dot

The Dot
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Publisher : Candlewick Press
Total Pages : 33
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ISBN-10 : 9781536218091
ISBN-13 : 153621809X
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis The Dot by : Peter H. Reynolds

Vashti believes that she cannot draw, but her art teacher's encouragement leads her to change her mind and she goes on to encourage another student who feels the same as she had.

Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers

Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers
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Publisher : Chronicle Books
Total Pages : 112
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ISBN-10 : 9781452137490
ISBN-13 : 1452137498
Rating : 4/5 (90 Downloads)

Synopsis Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers by : James Gulliver Hancock

This cultural who's-who illuminates 50 famous figures, from Leonardo da Vinci to Coco Chanel, through the fascinating trivia of their lives. Artist James Gulliver Hancock depicts historical icons in quirky annotated portraits surrounded by their associated possessions, baggage, and foibles. Hemingway's hobbies, Amelia Earhart's preferred dessert, Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite TV show—each portrait reveals the ordinary quirks of these extraordinary people and captures their personalities in the process. An exquisitely illustrated almanac and cultural literacy cheat sheet, this fun and informative collection offers both history buffs and art lovers a treasure trove of interesting facts about beloved artists, writers, thinkers, and dreamers.

Tinkerlab

Tinkerlab
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Publisher : Shambhala
Total Pages : 243
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ISBN-10 : 9780834829862
ISBN-13 : 083482986X
Rating : 4/5 (62 Downloads)

Synopsis Tinkerlab by : Rachelle Doorley

Encourage tinkering, curiosity, and creative thinking in children of all ages with these 55 hands-on activities that explore art, science, and more The creator of the highly popular creativity site for kids, Tinkerlab.com, now delivers dozens of engaging, kid-tested, and easy-to-implement projects that will help parents and teachers bring out the natural tinkerer in every kid—even babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The creative experiments shared in this book foster curiosity, promote creative and critical thinking, and encourage tinkering—mindsets that are important to children growing up in a world that values independent thinking. In addition to offering a host of activities that parents and teachers can put to use right away, this book also includes a buffet of recipes (magic potions, different kinds of play dough, silly putty, and homemade butter) and a detailed list of materials to include in the art pantry.