First Grade Nutcracker Portraits
It’s November, which signals the start of nutcracker portraits for first graders. We begin by Read More …
Category: Bookish Blog
The blog of picture book author Denette Fretz: Book reviews, giveaways, art projects and children’s ministry lesson plans
Bullseye Syndrome Poster
When my students and I discuss how to create movement in a new art project, Read More …
Mouse’s Christmas Gift: A Kidmin Object Lesson
I had a hard time choosing an object lesson topic from Mindy Baker’s new picture Read More …
First Grade Spinner Art
Amid the introductions, expectations, and procedures, every student in every elementary art class gets to Read More …
Plot Preview: I Want Your Smile, Crocodile
It is hard to relate the heart and depth of a story in a book-jacket Read More …
Art with Character
Picture books in the art classroom provide: examples of beautiful art, inspiration for projects, comparisons Read More …