tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post4307093970348723758..comments2024-03-27T03:32:46.441-07:00Comments on Blog Hoppin': Directed Drawings!! Why you should do them!Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13676935390501274147noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-39013554015542522632015-02-14T09:03:58.704-08:002015-02-14T09:03:58.704-08:00I've done the reindeer. They turned out so in...I've done the reindeer. They turned out so incredibly adorable. We're doing a Cat in the Hat next week.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02598038148389797973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-85645255516337891232015-01-23T09:49:21.524-08:002015-01-23T09:49:21.524-08:00Totally agree! I love directed drawings. One of my...Totally agree! I love directed drawings. One of my favs is doing a directed drawing of MLK, Jr.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-12698665676404885772015-01-19T11:39:40.050-08:002015-01-19T11:39:40.050-08:00I encourage you to check out a really great progra...I encourage you to check out a really great program called Drawing Into Reading, Project 64...there are educational, fine motor benefits to drawing as well - for handwriting & learning to use the midline correctly. <br /><br />As a first year Kindergarten teacher, I was astounded at how little fine motor some kiddos came to school with. My teammates filled me in on what they did to improve it, tweezers, play do, finger exercises, & I spoke with our OT (but OT services are auxiliary, meaning a kiddo has to have an IEP before OT services can be added, can't have an OT only IEP).<br /><br />I began searching for ideas & found Wendy's program - it has changed our school for the BETTER! Now, kiddos Pre-K - 2nd draw in our school, reaping all the benefits of tracking print, copying from the document camera, listening, following directions, attentive for 70 min. of drawing, & have marked FINE MOTOR gains!<br /><br />She has a website: http://www.drawingchildrenintoreading.com & blog: http://drawingchildrenintoreading2014.blogspot.comMiss Kristan Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552860584176470659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-14239007809119496752015-01-18T18:46:55.539-08:002015-01-18T18:46:55.539-08:00Love, love, love this Katie! Thanks so much.
-A...Love, love, love this Katie! Thanks so much. <br />-Andreaalwayskindergartenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812302835259736654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-73256268669654665172015-01-18T17:18:37.377-08:002015-01-18T17:18:37.377-08:00I love doing directed drawings with my classes! I ...I love doing directed drawings with my classes! I was very nervous in the beginning but the kids do an amazing job and have so much fun!<br />Chrissy<br /><i><b><a href="http://firstgradefoundme.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">First Grade Found Me</a></b></i><br />Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09600194205141940569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-6696352236388840612015-01-18T16:07:51.817-08:002015-01-18T16:07:51.817-08:00You have inspired me to give these a try with my s...You have inspired me to give these a try with my second graders! They LOVE to draw and I know you're right about boosting their confidence. I really like the way they each look different - I am not a fan of the "cookie cutter" art projects! I'm off to visit ArtVenturous and find my first idea! ~ LisaElementary Storieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03088181803272362291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-9587087673371866572015-01-18T09:31:25.316-08:002015-01-18T09:31:25.316-08:00I love this! I keep seeing these on instagram and ...I love this! I keep seeing these on instagram and love them, but didn't know how to incorporate them! I love the idea of them being speaking and listening activities ;) Thanks for sharing! Deirdre Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11961515348678907938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412625592247268376.post-64982367622624441932015-01-18T08:16:51.819-08:002015-01-18T08:16:51.819-08:00Oh my goodness...I love this post!! It is so spot ...Oh my goodness...I love this post!! It is so spot on!! I love doing it at the beginning of a new unit so that they know how to draw the topic throughout! They are SOO much more confident and you are so right about following directions. :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03078457062444978688noreply@blogger.com