Draw Write Now Book 3: Native Americans, North America, Pilgrims - Softcover

Marie Hablitzel; Kim Stitzer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1933407573 ISBN 13: 9781933407579

Publisher: Rainbow Resource Center, Inc., 2014

Synopsis

A drawing and handwriting course for kids that is challenging, motivating, and fun! This book contains a collection of beginning drawing lessons and text for practicing handwriting based on the philosophy of author Marie Hablitzel. An elementary teacher for more than 30 years, Marie believed that drawing and handwriting require many of the same skills, and intertwined her daily drawing and handwriting lessons with math, science, social studies, geography, reading and creative writing. This series separates these lessons into common themes in eight instructive books that can be used in any order. Books are colorful and non-consumable, with an accompanying workbook to record the student s work. Yes, there is an accompanying workbook available in which to do the work, but it is available at extra cost, not included with the book. Children will improve their drawing skills, refine their handwriting clarity, and enjoy learning in the process!

About this title

From the Publisher

Learn about North America’s diverse native cultures, past and present, then explore the vast continent. Each colorful lesson combines beginning drawing instruction with writing. Teachers may introduce letter formation, have children practice handwriting, or use the lessons as a springboard for creative writing activities. The series won the Teachers' Choice Award and is a regular recipient of Practical Homeschooling Reader Awards.

From the Author

My students entered the classroom each morning and saw a chart propped in the front of the room -- a hand-drawn 24" x 18" picture with four sentences - which related to our science, history, social studies, or geography curriculum. The day began with questions like, "What is that . . . what are we drawing today?"

I kept the subject in my drawings simple, presented the material as part of a unit study, and found that my students' background drawings and their discussion reflected an understanding of the material.

I included three to four short sentences, with easy spelling and vocabulary, for handwriting practice. Many of my students needed to learn the basics of letter formation and sentence structure, and for some, English was a new language. I copied the four sentences onto the chalkboard, describing and modeling each letter, punctuation, or space. The children who were already competent writers worked at their own pace and focused on neatly copying the sentences. The consistent practice improved writing speed and legibility, while giving everyone the confidence to write. It made a huge difference in the other assignments I gave throughout the day.

I found that starting the day with a drawing lesson and handwriting practice gave everyone a feeling of success and a good start to the day. Since publishing the books, we have heard many ways teachers modify the lessons to fit their own needs and teaching styles. Some use the lessons for creative writing, report writing or grammar instruction. Others use the books in centers or as a resource during independent time. It is gratifying to realize that the lessons I created in response to my students' needs in the 40s and 50s have proved to be a flexible, valuable tool for teachers today. -- Marie Hablitzel

Edition details

• Publisher: Rainbow Resource Center, Inc.
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1933407573
• ISBN 13: 9781933407579
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 64