The Arts

Evan Moor--Folk Art Projects Around the World: a wonderful way to extend the study of other cultures--29 art projects based on folk art techniques and styles from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania, and Europe. Projects include: clay beads from Kenya, hammered metalwork from Nigeria, a Do mask from western Africa, a beaded bowl from Mexico, mask from Peru, raised line scupture from Colombia, palm leaf fans from China, Wayang shadow puppets from Indosia, torans from India, mizuhiki from Japan, aboriginal bark pictures, thunderbolt from New Zealand, fleur-de-lis bowl from France, scrimshaw from England, a crois bride from Ireland, and mosaics from Greece. Grades 1-6.

Evan Moor--Folk Art Projects North America: extends the study of North American cultural groups with 18 art projects based on folk art techniques and styles from the Far North, Americana, Native American groups, and Mexico/Central America. Projects include: Inuit carving, Jacob's Ladder toy, tin lantern, corn husk doll, Guatemalan plate design, Mexican tin art, Northwest Coast totem poles, Eskimo mask, Huichol yarn art, Chilkat blanket, molas, apple head figure, buttonhole puzzle, dipped candles, Pennsylvania Dutch barn sign, Kachina doll, sun dance buffalo, and Navajo sand painting. Grades 1-6.

Evan Moor--Folded Paper Projects: step-by-step directions for making 39 charming projects from just 11 basic folds. Once students have learned the 11 folds, they will be able to create many more projects using their own imaginations. Grades 1-6. 

Evan Moor--How to Do Plays: This "how-to" resource gives teachers the opportunity to incorporate a play into many areas of their curriculum. A few features of this book include: Complete scripts, programs, and invitations; Costuming and scenery suggestions; Planning and organizing tips; and more. Three books are available: How to Do Plays for Children (Grades 1-6), How to Do Plays with Rhymes (Grades 1-3), and How to Do Plays from Favorite Tales (Grades 4-6). Grades 1-6.

Evan Moor--How to Make Puppets with Children: contains all the necessary pattern pieces for making 37 delightful hand puppets and 26 finger puppets that lend themselves to a variety of curriculum areas. Use the puppets to provide a variety of opportunities for practicing oral language skills, including: retelling a story, creating original puppet shows, using the puppets to accompany oral reports about the animal, and more. Grades 1-6.

Evan Moor--How to Teach Art to Children: has background information, literature resources, and concise step-by-step directions for many art projects that will help your students learn about the elements of art and then use the elements in the styles of famous artists. In part one, students learn about the elements of art. In part two, students use the elements of art to create their own works. Teacher information pages provide a definition of each art element, a list of literature references, and fine art examples that demonstrate the element. Each project and concept is supported by easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions; a complete list of materials needed; and reproducible patterns. Grades 1-6.