| Step into Art's lessons are for 4th- 8th grade and Special Education high school students. Each lesson is done using pastels and include detailed step by step instructions with color pictures. The lessons were developed for teachers with little or no art experience. The lessons have been successfuly used with SDC and resource students grades 9-12 and regular education students grades 4-8. | Lesson examplesLessons come from: |
CurriculumMany lessons are tied to curriclum taught at specific grade levels. There are images relating to the mission period and California history, the West and the gold rush. Others include the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving. It provides teachers with an abundance of material for bulletin boards. If students work is displayed it can help build their self esteem. |
MaterialsAll materials that are needed for the curriculum are available at nearly all art stores.
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The curriculm can be used again and again, year after year. We have laminated all student-handled materials. Each step also details in words what needs to be accomplished. The program allows students to work at their own speed, making allowances for individual skill levels. We have included multiple sets so students do not have to share. You may, however, purchase just a single copy or video lesson at a reduced price. To order a single copy of each step of a lesson at a reduced price ($20.00), just E-mail me at Step into Art
This material has been developed by two teachers with over 30 years of experience each and teaching that ranges from grades 2-12, Special Day Class and Special Education and Resource.
Examples of student work on both elementary and high school available by special request.
In the spring of 2000, two fourth grade students won first and place at a county art show using this curriculum. In the Spring of 2001 another fourth grade student won first prize at the county level using our curriculum.