The Wonderful Art of Horses
Once again art is a wonderful means of expression for the deaf child. How Great Thou Art has done it again with another great resource. Their books are so much more than art lessons!This book is geared toward the reader, 8 years and up. My daughter is 9 and not yet able to read independently, but I simply sign her all the information. It has not been a problem. This book is also set up to be worked in, but I chose to have my daughter draw on paper and create a notebook rather than "use up" the book. Materials needed, other than a sketchbook, include a black drawing pen and a good set of drawing pencils.
While the child is learning to draw horses, he will also learn to the colors, patterns, parts, breeds, markings, measurements, skeletal, equipment and horse word definitions. The child will draw realistic and cartoon horses. Writing activities are also included. The book includes quizzes throughout to insure the student is learning more than just drawing. And for a plus, the author educates the student about famous horse artists! This is truly a gem!
While the child is learning to draw horses, he will also learn to the colors, patterns, parts, breeds, markings, measurements, skeletal, equipment and horse word definitions. The child will draw realistic and cartoon horses. Writing activities are also included. The book includes quizzes throughout to insure the student is learning more than just drawing. And for a plus, the author educates the student about famous horse artists! This is truly a gem!
Little Annies Art Book of Etiquette and Good Manners
Art is a wonderful way for deaf children to express themselves and these art programs are very detailed and a great resource.
This book is geared at 4-9 year olds. Little Annie is a cartoon that guides the student through the book. Many Bible verses and quotes are used to encourage and teach good manners. Since the book is geared toward young learners it is meant to be read to the student and worked together with the teacher. Signing the simple verses and instructions would not be a problem. The book is set up for the student to draw directly in the book. I would rather save the book for multiple students, so I create an art notebook for them to do their projects in. If there is a finish-this-picture type of activity, I simply copy the page and add it to their notebook.
All the art lessons revolve around etiquette lessons too! What a neat concept. This is great for the visual and/or kinsthetic learner. They are learning Bible verses, drawing pictures to teach manners, and seeing pictures that teach manners. Topics covered include friendships, emotions, courtesy, compassion, thankfulness, flattery vs. compliments, kind speech, humility, punctuality, hospitality, responsibility, cleanliness, joyfulness, telephone manners, letter writing skills, posture, obedience, honesty and more. Also included with the book are some card stock marker sheets for coloring.
This book is geared at 4-9 year olds. Little Annie is a cartoon that guides the student through the book. Many Bible verses and quotes are used to encourage and teach good manners. Since the book is geared toward young learners it is meant to be read to the student and worked together with the teacher. Signing the simple verses and instructions would not be a problem. The book is set up for the student to draw directly in the book. I would rather save the book for multiple students, so I create an art notebook for them to do their projects in. If there is a finish-this-picture type of activity, I simply copy the page and add it to their notebook.
All the art lessons revolve around etiquette lessons too! What a neat concept. This is great for the visual and/or kinsthetic learner. They are learning Bible verses, drawing pictures to teach manners, and seeing pictures that teach manners. Topics covered include friendships, emotions, courtesy, compassion, thankfulness, flattery vs. compliments, kind speech, humility, punctuality, hospitality, responsibility, cleanliness, joyfulness, telephone manners, letter writing skills, posture, obedience, honesty and more. Also included with the book are some card stock marker sheets for coloring.
Successful Puppet Making
This book contains animal puppet patters for farm animals, wood animals and jungle animals. She offers simple, basic instructions for creating the puppets. She even includes instructions for a puppet theater with different scenes. The suggested materials are common household items or inexpensive craft items, all easily found. These are simple enough that the child can help make them, so it would be a fun project beginning to end!
As always, she mentions many other helpful resources. Each section includes a list of books to use with your puppets and facts about each animal.
I think puppets are a great avenue for story telling with a deaf child. No voice is necessary if the story is acted out well. So if verbage is necessary for the story, I would suggest the students acting it out themselves. These puppets are all one-handed puppets so maybe you could sign with the other hand. Be creative!
As always, she mentions many other helpful resources. Each section includes a list of books to use with your puppets and facts about each animal.
I think puppets are a great avenue for story telling with a deaf child. No voice is necessary if the story is acted out well. So if verbage is necessary for the story, I would suggest the students acting it out themselves. These puppets are all one-handed puppets so maybe you could sign with the other hand. Be creative!
