> I have been concentrating on drawing skills this year and will continue next
> year also. The high school staff commented on the need to provide students
> with more drawing opportunities. We only see the elementary children 30 times
> a year, 40 - 45 min. periods, not counting field trips, snow days, etc. There
> are so many interesting projects to do with children, that sometimes drawing
> gets the "short shrift". I've tried to combine teaching drawing, observing
> the simple shapes in complex objects with other mediums for many of my
> projects. Also, this year, I ve done "straight" drawing lessons. Children
> love to learn HOW TO DRAW. Ceil Lyden
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