and uses it to teach the following reading/language art skills: quotes, narrative writing, main idea and supporting details, author's purpose, fact and opinion, theme, compare/contrast, similes and metaphors, predict, and story components (character, setting, plot). (These skills may vary by artist studied, but each artist has at least this many skills taught!) I was simply amazed how she can teach so many important skills using a painting. After listening to her tell about the amazing lessons she teaches to her class and their responses they created, I found out her she teaches an average bunch of 2nd graders. I thought, if her 2nd graders can do this, my kids can do this, too! She has created several books, each on a different artist, to teach reading and language arts skills. She also makes science, social studies, and math connections with the paintings/artists. I really hope you will look into her materials. I can't say enough about them. I will say, I am super excited that my school is purchasing all of her books for the staff library! I can't wait for them to arrive! You can find more information about Robyne's amazing books HERE. (No, this is not a paid advertisement. This is my opinion offered freely about this series of books.)
I also want everyone to know how amazing integrating the arts are into your core curriculum. I teach a self-contained special ed class. My students are 2 or more years below grade level in all subjects. Since I began integrating the arts into my class, I have been able to move 5 students out of my room and back into the general classroom with minimal resource support. Before the arts, I wasn't able to move anyone back into the general classroom. The power of the arts is incredible!
This book sounds so cool! I love working on art with my students! I teach students with ED and they usually love art. I'm your newest follower, so glad that I am finding other special ed. teacher bloggers!
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