Visual Art for the Elementary Classroom - Paperback

by Kerrian Neu (Author)

This book contains series of lessons for the regular elementary classroom teacher, Kindergarten through Grade 5. Students perform visual art lessons in which they experiment with different types of media, learn about important artists and color theory. Each series, ranging from 8 to 10 lessons, explores the elements of art and contain support materials (grading rubrics, student lesson pages, and artist information) and define art terms related to the lessons. These lessons are easy to teach, complete with objectives, procedures and supplies needed, and are for the regular elementary classroom teacher. California and Nevada visual art standards are addressed in each lesson and are listed by lesson in the back of the book. Supplemental color materials are available at www.evisualart.com for a free download, completing all that is needed to teach the lessons.

Author Biography

Kerrian Neu is a teacher and an award-winning graphic designer and author. She was raised by an award-winning, professional fine artist mother and an award-winning, professional technical illustrator and sculpture father, both of whom were also teachers. Kerrian has authored and illustrated two children's books based on "Ben the Bee" a 12 year old bee who likes to solve mysteries in his town of Beely. She also has published "Visual Art for the Secondary Grades", Class Town - Creative Journal Prompts" and "Picture Book Writing and Creation". Kerrian recently completed her masters of art in teaching and is working to pass on her love of the visual arts and creativity. She lives in the North Lake Tahoe area and spends her free time in her garden and enjoying the outdoor activities of the region.