Eric Carle: Picture Writer
Anitra Redlefsen
- Arts Subject: Visual Art
- Non-Arts Subject: ELA
- Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
- Program Types: Mini Residency, Parents as Arts Partners
What is your favorite Eric Carle story? Students study why and how author and illustrator Eric Carle creates his picture stories. They learn about warm and cool colors, how shapes make objects, and how to combine objects to tell a story. Students learn about the art form of collage, and create a collage that has a clear understanding of idea, audience and purpose. A single teaching space is necessary.
