Pictures First Approach

We would like to thank our colleagues for another wonderful Apples and Brushes class.  The work they create always amazes me!  We discussed how to use a picture first approach is writing through art with a focus on poetry.  First, we created flowers to use when making repeated prints.  Then, we took inspiration from Eric Carle and created pictures using painted paper.  We finished by discussing how to use these pictures when teaching poetry and went further to discuss other art mediums to use when teaching other writing units of study.

Stay tuned for our final class of this school year!  We are also excited to begin a new journey as Apples and Brushes Jr. which will target teaching elementary children Common Core Standards through arts integration.  We will be hosting our first class this July through Wando Community Ed.

Chrissy & Vicki