Resources

Documents

 PowerPoints

Books:

General Art Education

  • Anderson, T., & Milbrandt, M. (2005). Art for life: Authentic instruction in art. New York, NY: McGraw Hill.
  • Armstrong, L. (2004). Everyday art for the classroom teacher. New York, NY: Mark Twain Media.
  • Ashworth, E. (2007). Curriculum studies 2: Junior/Intermediate visual arts. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
  • Blaikie, F. (2008). Canadian art/works: A resource guide for primary, junior, intermediate and senior teachers. Victoria, BC: Canadian Society for Education Through Art (CSEA).
  • Blatherwick, M, & Pearse, H. (Eds.) (2011). What works: Innovative strategies for teaching art. Victoria, BC: Canadian Society for Education Through Art (CSEA).
  • Booth, D., & Hachiya, M. (Eds.). (2004). The arts go to school: Classroom-based activities that focus on music, painting, drama, movement, media, and more. Markham, ON: Pembroke Publishers.
  • Brynjolson, R. (2009). Teaching art: A complete guide for the classroom. Winnipeg, MB: Portage and Main Press.
  • Grauer, K., Irwin, R., & Emme, M. (Eds.) (2011). StARTing with… (3rd ed.). Victoria, BC: Canadian Society for Education Through Art (CSEA).
  • Hetland, L., Winner, E., Veenema, S., & Sheridan, K. (2007). Studio thinking: The real benefits of visual arts Education. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
  • Luxbacher, I. (2006). The jumbo book of outdoor art. Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press.
  • Markus, J., Middleton, M., Yamashita, K., MacCallum, A., & Williamson, J. (2011). Art works. Toronto, ON: Emond Montgomery Publications.
  • Ocvirk, O., Stinson, R., Wigg, P., Bone, R., & Cayton, D. (2006). Art fundamentals: Theory and practice (10th ed.). Toronto, ON: McGraw Hill.
  • Oliver, C., & Sharples, A. (2005). Art attack – even more cool stuff! London, UK: Dorling Kindersley.
  • Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. (2009). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 1-8: The Arts (revised). Toronto, ON: Queen’s Printer.
  • Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. (2010). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 9 and 10: The Arts (revised). Toronto, ON: Queen’s Printer.
  • Ontario Ministry of Education and Training. (2010). The Ontario Curriculum Grades 11 and 12: The Arts (revised). Toronto, ON: Queen’s Printer.
  • Reynolds, P. (2003). The Dot. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
  • Reynolds, P. (2004). Ish. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press.
  • Wachowiak, F., & Clements, R. (2006). Emphasis art: A qualitative art program for elementary and middle schools. Boston, MA: Pearson Education.
  • Watt, F. (2010). The Usborne complete book of art ideas. London, UK: Usborne Publishing.
  • Wiesner, D. (2010). Art and Max. Boston, MA: Clarion Books.

 Design

  • Daywalt, D. (2013). The day the crayons quit. New York, NY: Philomel Books.
  • Edwards, B. (2004). Color: A course in mastering the art of mixing colors. New York, NY: Penguin.
  • Prince, E. (2008). Art is fundamental: Teaching the elements and principles of art in elementary school. Chicago, IL: Zephyr Press.
  • Salzberg, B. (2010). Beautiful oops! New York, NY: Workman Publishing.

Drawing

  • Audette, A. (2004). 100 creative drawing ideas. New York, NY: Shambhala.
  • Barry, L. (2010). Picture this. Montreal, QC: Drawn and Quarterly.
  • Cross, A. (2010). Light and shade in charcoal, pencil and brush drawing. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications.
  • D’Amelio, J. (2004). Perspective drawing handbook. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications.
  • Davila, V. (2004). How to draw graphic novels. New York, NY: Scholastic.
  • Hodgson, C. (2009). Pastels. Tunbridge Wells, UK: Search Press.
  • Nice, C. (2011). Drawing and painting trees in the landscape. Portland, OR: North Light Books.
  • Temple, K. (2005). Art for kids: Drawing. New York, NY: Lark Books.
  • Webster, H. (2004). How to draw. London, UK: Arcturus.
  • Willenbrink, M, & Willenbrink, M. (2006). Drawing for the absolute beginner: A clear and easy guide to successful drawing. Portland, OR: North Light Books.
  • Wright, D. (2007). Drawing made easy: Beautiful landscapes. Guernsey, UK: Walter Foster Publishing.
  • Yates, L. (2012). Dog loves drawing. New York, NY: Alfred A. Knopf.

Painting

  • Cooper, C. (2004). No experience required: Watercolor. Cincinnati, OH: North Light Books.
  • Edwards, B. (2004). Color: A course in mastering the art of mixing colors. New York, NY: Penguin.
  • Mayesky, M. (2004). Creative art and activities: Painting. Toronto, ON: Thomson Learning.
  • Price, M. (2007). Painting with pastels: Easy techniques to master the medium. Cinncinnati, OH: North Light Books.
  • Sanmiquel, D. (2006). Painting class: Watercolor. New York, NY: Sterling.
  • Webster, H. (2004). How to paint. London, UK: Arcturus.

Printmaking

  • Diehn, G. (2000). Simple printmaking. New York, NY: Lark Books.
  • Martin, J. (2002). The encyclopedia of printmaking techniques. New York, NY: Sterling Publishing.
  • Stobart J. (2005) Printmaking for beginners. New York, NY: Watson-Guptill.

 Sculpture/Mixed Media

  • Bautista, S. (2006). Collage unleashed. Cincinnati, OH: North Light Books.
  • Nicholson, S. (2005). Sculpture. Laguna Hills, CA: QEB Publishing
  • Oppel, K., & Reid, B. (2004). Peg and the Yeti. Toronto, ON: HarperCollins.

 Photography/Media Arts

  • Buckingham, A. (2004). Eyewitness books: Photography. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley.
  • Platt, R. (2000). Eyewitness books: Film. New York, NY: Dorling Kindersley.

 Crafts

  • Hamer, F., & Hamer, J. (2004). The potter’s dictionary of materials and techniques New York, NY:
    University of Pennsylvania Press.
  • Rankin, C. (2004). Terrific T-Shirts: Hundreds of ways to create your own great designs. Asheville, NC: Lark Books.

 Art History and Criticism

  • Desjardin, I., Hudson, A., & Atanassova, K. (2013). Painting Canada: Tom Thomson and the group of seven. Hereford, UK: Philip Wilson Publishers.
  • Friedland, K., & Shoemaker, M. (2008). A is for art museum. Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press.
  • Gutierrez, E. (2005). Picturescape. Vancouver, BC: Simply Read Books.
  • Janson, A. (2006). History of art (7th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Johnson, S. (2008). A is for art: An abstract alphabet. Toronto, ON: Simon and Schuster.
  • Laden, N. (1998). When Pigasso met Mootisse. San Francisco, CA: Chronicle Books.
  • Waddington, J, & Waddington, S. (2013). In the footsteps of the group of seven. Fredericton, NB: Goose Lane Editions.

 Integration

  • Brazelton, B. (2004). Altered books workshop. Cincinnati, OH: North Light Books.
  • Cornett, C. (2011). Creating meaning through literature and the arts: Arts integration for classroom teachers (4th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • Donahue, D., & Stuart, J. (Eds.). (2010). Artful teaching: Integrating the arts for understanding across the Curriculum, K-8 (4th ed.).New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
  • Edwards, D. (2008). Artscience: Creativity in the post-Google generation. Cambridge, MA: Harvard.
  • Flatt, L. (2013). Sorting through spring. Toronto, ON: Owlkids Books.
  • Goldberg, M. (2012). Arts integration: Teaching subject matter through the arts in multicultural settings. Boston, MA: Pearson.
  • Jarvis, D., & Naested, I. (2012). Exploring the math and art connection: Teaching and learning between the lines. Calgary, AB: Brush Education.
  • Luxbacher, I. (2006). The jumbo book of outdoor art. Toronto, ON: Kids Can Press.
  • Mortenson, G., & Roth, S. (2009). Listen to the wind: The story of Dr. Greg and three cups of tea. New York, NY: Dial Books for Young Readers.
  • Otoshi, K. (2008). One. San Rafael, CA: KO Kids Books.
  • Takahashi, J. (2007). Artful journals: Making and embellishing memory books, garden diaries and travel albums. New York, NY: Lark Books.

 Design

  • Carter, D. (2003). Big Book of Logos. New York : Harper Collins.
  • Edwards, B. (2004). Color: A course in mastering the art of mixing colors . New York : Penguin.
  • Gatto, J.   (2000). Exploring Visual Design, the Principles andElements .   New York : Davis .
  • Heller, S. & Pomeroy, K. (1997). Design Literacy: Understanding Graphic Design. New York : Allworth Press.
  • Itten, J. (1963). Design and Form .   Toronto : Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  • Jonas, A. (1983). Round Trip . New York : Scholastic.
  • Jonas, A. (1987). Reflections . New York : Greenwillow Books.
  • Jonas, A. (1989). Color Dance . New York : Greenwillow Books.
  • Koren, L. & Meckler, R. (1989). Graphic Design Cookbook. San Francisco : Chronicle Books.
  • Lazzari, M.& Lee, C.(1990). Art and Design Fundamentals .   New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  • Oei, L. (2002). Elements of Design.   London , UK : Thames and Hudson .
  • Williams, R. (1994). The Non-designer’s Design Book . Berkeley , CA : Peachpit Press.

Drawing

  • Artell, M. (2002). Cartooning for Kids . New York : Sterling .
  • Audette, A. (2004). 100 Creative Drawing Ideas. New York : Shambhala.
  • Dickins, R. & McCafferty, J. (2001). Drawing Faces . London , UK : Usborne.
  • Edgell, S. (2001). The Complete Cartooning Course . New York : Barron.
  • Edwards, B. (1979). Drawing On the Right Side of the Brain . Los Angeles : Tarcher.
  • Edwards, B. (1987). Drawing On the Artist Within . New York : Simon and Schuster.
  • Hamm , J. (1983). Drawing the Head and Figure . New York : Pedigree.
  • Hamm , J. (1988). Drawing Scenery: Landscapes and Seascapes . New York : Perigee.
  • Hart, C. (1997). How to Draw Animation . New York : Watson-Guptill.
  • Hart, C. (2001). Kids Draw Cats, Kittens, Lions and Tigers . New York : Watson-Guptill.
  • Hart, C. (2001). Kids Draw Dogs, Puppies and Wolves . New York : Watson-Guptill.
  • Jarrett, L. & Lenard, L. (2000). Complete Idiot’s Guide to Drawing . New York : Penguin.
  • Lemay , B. (1997). Designing Cartoon Characters for Animation. Mississauga , ON : TJ’s Graphics.
  • Milbourne, A. (2001). Drawing Animals. London , UK : Usborne.
  • Milbourne, A. (2002). Drawing Cartoons . London , UK : Usborne.
  • Mittler, G. & Howz, J. (2001). Creating and Understanding Drawings . Toronto : McGraw-Hill.
  • Nicolaides, K. (1941). The Natural Way to Draw . Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
  • Reece, N. (1993). The Usborne Complete Book of Drawing . London , UK : Usborne.
  • Rodwell, J. (2001). Step by step art school: drawing . New York , NY : Sterling .
  • Simmons, G. (1992). The Technical Pen . New York : Watson-Guptill.
  • Webster, H. (2004). How to Draw. London , UK : Arcturus.
  • White, T. (1988). The Animator’s Workbook . New York : Watson-Guptill.

 Painting

  • Acton , M.   (1997). Learning to look at Paintings .   London , UK : Routledge.
  • Allen, A. (1966). The Story of Painting. London : Faber and Faber.
  • Braun-Reinitz, J. & Shicoff, R.(2001). The Mural Book: A Practical Guide for Educators. Aspen , CO : Crystal Publications.
  • Cooper, C. (2004). No Experience Required: Watercolor . Cincinnati , OH : North Light Books.
  • Edwards, B. (2004). Color: A course in mastering the art of mixing colors . New York : Penguin.
  • Gentle, K. (1993). Teaching Painting in the Primary School. New York : Cassell.
  • Harrison, H. (2002). The Encyclopedia of Acrylic Techniques . New York : Sterling Publishing.
  • Jennings, Simon. (1999). Art Class: A Complete Guide to Painting . Vancouver : HarperCollins.
  • Jonas, A. (1987). Reflections . New York : Greenwillow Books.
  • Jonas, A. (1989). Color Dance . New York : Greenwillow Books.
  • Massey, R. (1986). Formulas for Painters . New York : Watson-Guptill.
  • Mayesky, M. (2004). Creative Art and Activities: Painting . Toronto : Thomson Learning.
  • Robertson, J. & McDaniel, C. (2000).  Painting as a Language: Material, Technique,
  • Form, Content . Toronto : Thomson Learning.
  • Sanmiquel, D. (2006). Painting Class: Watercolor . New York : Sterling .
  • Schaeffer, S. (1993). The Big Book of Painting Nature in Pastel . New York : Watson-Guptill.
  • Seligman, P. (1987). Painting Murals . Cincinnati : North Light Books.
  • Topal, C. (1992). Children and Painting . Worcester , MA : Davis Publications.
  • Webster, H. (2004). How to Paint. London , UK : Arcturus.
  • Woolf, F. (1990). Picture This: A First Introduction to Paintings.   London , UK : Doubleday.

 Printmaking

  • Bagilhole, R. (1983). Practical Printmaking. New York : Chartwell Books.
  • Diehn, G. (2000).   Simple Printmaking. New York : Sterling .
  • Laliberte, N. (1974). The Art of Monoprint:   History and Modern Techniques. New York : Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  • Martin, J. (2002). The Encyclopedia of Printmaking Techniques . New York : Sterling .
  • Maxwell, C. (1977). Printmaking – A beginning Handbook . Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
  • Romano, C., Ross, J. & Ross, T. (1990). The Complete Printmaker: Techniques,
    Traditions, Innovations
    . New York : The Free Press.
  • Ross, J. (1991). The Complete Printmaker . New York : Free Press.
  • Saff, D. & Sacilotto, D. (1978). Printmaking: History and Process. Toronto : Holt, Rinehart and Winston.
  • Seeger, N. (1984). A Printmaker’s Guide to the safe use of materials . Chicago : Art Institute of Chicago .
  • Stobart J. (2005) Printmaking for Beginners . New York : Watson-Guptill.
  • Toale, B. (1992). Basic Printmaking Techniques .   Worcester , MA : Davis Publications.

Sculpture

  • Devonshire , H. (1988). Collage . Toronto : Franklin Watts.
  • Leyh, E. (1976). Children Make Sculpture . Toronto : Van Nostrand Reinhold.
  • McGraw, S. (1997). Papier-mache Today . Toronto : Firefly Books.
  • Nicholson, S. (2005). Sculpture. Laguna Hills , CA : QEB Publishing
  • Oppel, K. & Reid, B. (2004). Peg and the Yeti . Toronto : HarperCollins.
  • Pekarik , A.(1992). Sculpture: Behind the Scenes. New York : Hyperion.
  • Reid, B. (1988). Playing with Plasticine. Toronto : Kids Can Press.
  • Roukes, N. (1993). Sculpture in Paper. Worcester , MA : Davis Publications.
  • Sivin, C. (1986). Maskmaking . Worcester , MA : Davis Publications.
  • Williams, A. (1995). Sculpture: Technique, Form, Content .   Worcester , MA : Davis .

Photography

  • Buckingham, A. (2004). Eyewitness Books: Photography. New York : Dorling Kindersley.
  • Jeffrey, I. (2000). The Photography Book . London , UK : Phaidon.

Crafts

  • Alexander, S. & Bogart, T. (1998). Handmade Clay Crafts. New York : Sterling .
  • Ellis, M. (2002). Ceramics for Kids .   New York : Larks Books.
  • Greenwood , B. & Collins, H. (1997). Pioneer Crafts . Toronto : Kids Can Press.
  • Hamer, F. & Hamer, J. (2004). The Potter’s Dictionary of Materials and Techniques New York : University of Pennsylvania Press .
  • Margetts, M., ed.(1989). Classic Crafts: A Practical Compendium of Traditional Skills. Toronto : Stoddart.
  • Moody, J. (1997). Make Bracelets . Rockport , MA : Quarry Books.
  • Moody, J. (1997). Make Earrings . Rockport , MA : Quarry Books.
  • Rankin, C. (2004). Terrific T-Shirts: Hundreds of Ways to Create Your Own Great
    Designs
    . Asheville : Lark Books.
  • Shannon, F. (1987). Paper Pleasures . New York : Grove Weidenfeld.
  • Triplett, K. (2000). Handbuilt Ceramics.   New York :   Lark Books.
  • Trottier, M. (2000). Native Crafts . Toronto : Kids Can Press.

Art History and Criticism

  • Bachini, A. (1999). The Middle Ages . Hauppauge , NY : Barron’s Books.
  • Boutan, M. (1997). Rousseau Activity Pack . San Francisco : Chronicle Books.
  • Brown, S. (2000). Ancient Egypt . Rowley , MA : Didax.
  • Buser, T. (1995). Experiencing Art Around Us . Eagan , MN.: West Publishing Company.
  • Butler , A. et al. (1996). The Art Book . London , UK : Phaidon.
  • Frantz, J. (2001). Totem Poles. New York : Grosset and Dunlap.
  • Gardner, P. & Liu, J. (2001). Multimedia Collections: Ancient Greece . Westminster , CA : Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
  • Gardner, P. & Liu, J. (2001). Multimedia Collections: Ancient Mesopotamia . Westminster , CA : Teacher Created Materials, Inc.
  • Gombrich, E. H.(1995). The Story of Art (16 th ed.). London , UK : Phaidon Press.
  • Heberholz, B. & Heberholz, D. (2002). Artworks for Elementary Teachers: Developing Artistic and Perceptual Awareness (9 th ed.). New York : McGraw-Hill.
  • Heslewood, J. (2001). The History of Western Sculpture: A Young Person’s Guide . London , UK : Belitha Press.
  • Hoving, T. (1999). Art for Dummies . Foster City , CA : IDG Books.
  • Jackson , R. et al. (2004). The Romans Activity Book. London , UK : The British Museum .
  • Janson, A. (1997). History of Art for Young People (5 th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Janson, A. (2006). History of Art (7 th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  • Jeffrey, I. (2000). The Photography Book . London , UK : Phaidon.
  • Kleiner, F. & Mamiya, C. (2005). Gardner ‘s Art Though the Ages (12 th ed.).
  • Toronto : Wadsworth .
  • Kohl, M. & Potter, J. (1998). Global Art: Activities, Projects, and Inventions From Around the World. Beltsville , MD : Gryphon House.
  • Kohl, M. & Solga, K. (1996). Discovering Great Artists: Hands-on Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters . Bellingham , WA : Bright Ring Publishing.
  • Laden, N. (1998). When Pigasso met Mootisse . San Francisco : Chronicle Books.
  • MacAuley, D. (1977). Castle . Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
  • MacAuley, D. (1973). Cathedral: The Story of its Construction .   Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
  • MacAuley, D. (1975). Pyramid . Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
  • MacGregor, R.N. (1973). Canadian Art. Building a Heritage . Toronto : Oxford University Press.
  • McAuliffe, M. & Black, M. (2001). Art & Artists Through the Centuries . Westminster , CA : Teacher Created Materials Inc.
  • Milliken, L. (2003). Medieval Times Activity Book . Dana Point , CA: Edupress.
  • Newlands, A. (2000). Canadian Art: From Its Beginnings to 2000. Toronto : Firefly.
  • Reid, W. (1990). Studio Projects in Art History . Portland , ME : J. Weston Walch.
  • Rhodes, R. (2001). A First Book of Canadian Art . Toronto : Owl.
  • Rice, D.T. (1985). Art of the Byzantine Era . New York : Thames and Hudson .
  • Rogora, B. (1999). The Romans . Hauppauge , NY : Barron’s Books.
  • Rossi, R. (1999). The Egyptians . Hauppauge , NY : Barron’s Books.
  • Strickland, C. (1992). The Annotated Mona Lisa . Kansas City , MO : Andrews and McMeel.
  • Strickland, C. (2001). The Annotated Arch . Kansas City , MO : Andrews and McMeel.
  • Wistow, D. & McKinley, K. (1999). Meet the Group of Seven . Toronto : Kids Can Press.

 Integration

  • Beaumont , E. (2002). L’Imagerie des Arts . Paris , France : Editions Fleurus.
  • Bunchman, J. & Briggs, S. (1994)   Activities for Creating Pictures & Poetry . Worcester , MA : Davis Publications.
  • Ferguson , C. (1994). Mathematics in Stone and Bronze.   Pittsburg :
  • Meridian Creative Group.
  • Frantz, J. (2001). Totem Poles. New York : Grosset and Dunlap.
  • Frohardt, D. (1999). Teaching Art with Books Kids Love . New York :
  • Fulcrum Publishing.
  • Greenwood , B. & Collins, H. (1997). Pioneer Crafts . Toronto : Kids Can Press.
  • Hearn, E. & Thurman, M. (1990). Draw and Write Your Own Picture Book . Markham , ON : Pembroke Publishers.
  • Hearn, E. & Thurman, M. (1990). Helping Kids Draw and Write Picture Books . Markham , ON : Pembroke Publishers.
  • Littlechild, G. (1993). This Land is My Land . San Francisco : Children’s Book Press.
  • MacAuley, D. (1977). Castle . Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
  • MacAuley, D. (1973). Cathedral: The Story of its Construction .   Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
  • MacAuley, D. (1975). Pyramid . Boston : Houghton Mifflin.
  • Naested, I. (2002).   Art in the Classroom: An Integrated Approach to Teaching Art in Canadian Elementary Schools. Toronto : Thomson Nelson.
  • Powell, J. (1996). A History of France Through Art . New York : Thomson Learning.
  • Reimer, L. (2000). Telling Stories Through Art . Bothell , WA : Wright Group/McGraw-Hill.
  • Tang, G. (2003). Math-terpieces: the Art of Problem-solving . New York : Scholastic.
  • Trottier, M. (2000). Native Crafts . Toronto : Kids Can Press.

 

Web Sites:

School Art Supplies (note: shop locally first, then try these)

Art Education Associations (good for art PD/conferences/advocacy)

General Art Education (including lesson plans for all media)

 Design

 Drawing

Printmaking

Sculpture/Mixed Media

 Photography/Media Arts

Crafts

 Art History and Criticism

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