Picture Books Plus: 100 Extension Activities In Art, Drama, Music, Math, And Science

Picture Books Plus 100 Extension Activities in Art, Drama, Music, Math, and Science SUE McCLEAF NESPECA JOAN B. REEVE Picture Books Plus 100 Extension Activities in Art, Drama, Music, Math, and Science SUE McCLEAF NESPECA JOAN B. REEVE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Chicago 2003 While extensive effort has gone into ensuring the reliability of information appearing in this book, the publisher makes no warranty, express or implied, on the accuracy or reliability of the information, and does not assume and hereby disclaims any liability to any person for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions in this publication. Design and composition by ALA Editions in ITC Legacy Sans and Helvetica Condensed using QuarkXPress 4.1 for the PC Illustrations by Richard Laurent Printed on 50-pound white offset, a pH-neutral stock, and 10-point cover stock by McNaughton & Gunn The paper used in this publication meets the minimum requirements of American National Standard for Information Sciences—Permanence of Paper for Printed Library Materials, ANSI Z39.48-1992. ⬁ Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Nespeca, Sue McCleaf. Picture books plus : 100 extension activities in art, drama, music, math, and science / Sue McCleaf Nespeca, Joan B. Reeve. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8389-0840-3 1. Picture books for children—Educational aspects. 2. Education, Elementary—Activity programs. 3. School children—Books and reading. I. Reeve, Joan B. II. Title. LB1044.9.P49 N47 2003 372.13—dc21 2002011822 Copyright © 2003 by the American Library Association. All rights reserved except those which may be granted by Sections 107 and 108 of the Copyright Revision Act of 1976. Printed in the United States of America 07 06 05 04 03 5 4 3 2 1  To Mom (also known as Aunt Elizabeth to Joan), Dad (also known as Uncle Crowell to Sue), and of course to Gil, Rebo, Ben, and Adam  iii  Contents  Figures Acknowledgments Introduction Bibliography of Musical Recording Used in Art Extension Art Resource Books vii ix xi Chapter One Chapter Three Why Use Picture Books with Children? 1 Benefits of Sharing Picture Books with Children Picture Book Definition Quality in Picture Books How to Share Picture Books with Children Picture Book Art Visual Elements Format Different Types of Media Resource Books on Children’s Picture Books and Art Resource Books for Art Techniques Used in Picture Books Extending Picture Books through Drama 1 2 2 Stages of Play Benefits of Using Drama with Children Considerations When Using Drama with Children Selecting Stories for Drama Drama Experiences to Use with Young Children Creative Dramatics Storytelling with Props and Participation Telling Stories through Movement Choral Speaking Reader’s Theater Puppets or Masks Charades Magic Drama Extensions Bibliography of Picture Books Used in Drama Extensions Bibliography of Musical Recordings and Videos Used in Drama Extensions Drama Resource Books 2 3 3 4 4 5 6 Chapter Two Extending Picture Books through Art Embracing the Process of Creating Art Developing an Environment That Nurtures Creativity Important Dos and Don’ts Materials and Tools Art Techniques and Color Considerations for Our Art Extensions Art Extensions Bibliography of Picture Books Used in Art Extensions 25 25 7 7 8 8 9 9 10 11 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 29 29 30 30 30 31 47 48 48 Chapter Four 25  27 v Extending Picture Books through Music 50 Benefits of Using Music with Children 50   vi