Drawing With Children by Mona Brookes

Table of Contents:

Before You Draw: How You Feel About Your Own Drawing Ability; Changing Your Attitudes and Abilities; Giving The Artist In You Permission to Unfold
Setting The Stage: Preparing Your Work Space; Shopping for Supplies; Ideas for Inspiration: Knowing What's Possible
Creating A Suportive Climate: Communication Can Aid The Process; Troubleshooting
Choosing Your Starting Level: Starting-Level Exericises; General Guidelines for Different Age Groups

Lesson 1: Learning the Basics: Conducive Relaxation; Experimenting With Your Supplies; Recognizing the Five Elements of Contour Shape; Warm-ups; Wow! I Can Draw!
Lesson 2: Drawing from Graphics: Drawing Tips; Level 1: Leo the Lion; Level 2: Tropical Birds; Level 3: Carousel Horse; Choosing Other Projects
Lesson 3: Drawing From A Still Life: Level 1: The Teapot and the Vase; Level 2: Adding the Kitchen Utensils; Level 3: Adding the Abacus; Building Still Life Arrangements
Lesson 4: Volume Drawing: The Positive and the Negative of Space; Levels 1, 2, and 3: Tiger Lillies; Choosing Other Projects
Lesson 5: Widening Your Horizons: Media Tips; Design; People; Faces; Environment
Reaching Special Education and At Risk Students: Letting Go of the Labels; Individualizing and Appreciating Behavior; Solving the Problems
using Drawing To Teach Other Subjects: Multiple Intelligence Theory (MI); Integrated Learning; Infinite Possibilities

The Dow's Schoolroom