Making Connections Through Drawing
Drawing is one of the most important activities you and your kids can do. Drawing not only provides the basis for other creative activities – like painting, sculpture and printmaking – but it also provides a direct link with reading, writing and especially mathematics. The connection between drawing and geometric shapes and measurements simply cannot be denied. And do you know what else? Drawing is the single most accessible form of art available.
Basic Art Materials Supply List
Paper. Lots of paper: every size, every shape. You can use photocopy paper, newsprint, mural paper, and butcher paper. Even paper grocery bags cut up into squares will do just fine. So will old shirt and cereal boxes.
Pencils. If nothing else, you must have pencils. Nice big fat pencils for little hands and smaller pencils for your “grown up” students.
Crayons. The brighter your crayons are, the better.
Markers. Make sure they are washable for the little ones.
Modeling Material. This can be clay, or even homemade goop—anything that can be formed.
Pastels. Try to have both chalk and oil pastels on hand. Chalk pastels should be reserved for your older students while the oil pastels can be introduced to the younger set.
Scissors. Provide safety scissors and adult assistance for the tiny ones.
Glue. Just a small container of glue is all you need, or you can make your own with flour and water.
Paint & Brushes. You will be most pleased with water-base paints (tempera or watercolor) and brushes from small (¼”) to large (1″). Here’s a tip: Make clean up easier by adding a few drops of dish soap to your paints.
Found Objects. You can use buttons, beads, stamps, thread, and so on in many an art project.
