Draw Write Now, Book 1
Draw Write Now has step-by-step drawing instruction and short sentences for writing practice. Each book in the series is a unit study; Book 1 units are On the Farm, Kids and Critters, Storybook Characters.
On the FarmHen, Pig, Sheep, Cow, Horse, Turkey, Barn, Duck, Goose, Tractor
Kids and CrittersGirl, Boy, Cat, Dog, Bird, Swan, Rabbit
Storybook CharactersLittle Red Hen, Three Little Pigs, Three Bears, Gingerbread Boy
Awards-
Teachers’ Choice
Learning Magazine, judged by PreK - 6 teachers. (1999) - Award of Excellence, Art & Music
Education Clearinghouse Magazine, Art and Music category. (2002) - Real Life Award, Best Product
LifeWorks Magazine, Best Product category. (2002). - Excellence in Education Award
The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Honorable Mention. (2002) - Readers’ Choice Awards
Practical Homeschooling Magazine. (Multiple years) - Top 18 Products
NSSEA Ed Expo, school supply store owners. (2001)
At the end of each unit, several pages focus on a specific art element or principle. In Book 1 they are:
- Learning to look at a subject and isolate it’s shapes and lines.
- Creating a background.
Four short sentences (manuscript style) are shown for copy work. The writing practice should be adjusted to fit the child’s abilities and needs. In addition, any handwriting style may be practiced. The following is from a Book 1 lesson:
Swans are big birds.
They swim in the water.
Some lakes have swans.
Swans are pretty birds.
Draw Write Now, Books 1-8
- 64 pages, printed on quality paper
- Soft-cover, 8.5” x 11”
- 21 lessons in each book
“In the seven years these lessons have been part of my curriculum, I have watched my students gain confidence in their drawing skills enabling them to draw creatively on their own.” — Virginia C., 1, 2 Grade Teacher
