A Handbook of Arts and Crafts

Overview

Main description

This is a practical handbook offering fully illustrated step-by-step guidelines to a wealth of elementary classroom art activities. Designed to provide a easy-to-use reference and resource manual for elementary teachers, A Handbook of Arts and Crafts gives teachers the background, context, and activities they need to successfully integrate the arts into their classroom.

Table of contents

Part One: FOUNDATIONSChapter One: Art and TeachingChapter Two: DesignChapter Three: ColorPart Two: ACTIVITIESChapter Four: Lettering and CalligraphyChapter Five: ClayChapter Six: ChalkChapter Seven: CraftsChapter Eight: Crayons and Oil PastelsChapter Nine: MuralsChapter Ten: Pencil, Paint, and InkChapter Eleven: Paper and CardboardChapter Twelve: Papier MacheChapter Thirteen: Printing and StencilsChapter Fourteen: SculptureChapter Fifteen: FibersChapter Sixteen: Masks and PuppetsChapter Seventeen: Matting and FramingPart Three: RESOURCESFormulas and HintsAppendix: Art ResourcesInternet ResourcesClass Level Suggested for the ActivitiesGlossaryChronologiesIndex