In the last post we looked at Color as an Element of Design. We found some other fun stuff relating to color that we think you’ll enjoy. First up, check out these Optical Illusions based on Color: Next, consider these practical applications of complementary colors: 1. Do you know
When my brother was in kindergarten about 40 years ago, he came home one day and told my mom what he learned that day. His teacher had told all the students how bad FD&C Yellow number whatever was and how bad FD&C Red #5 was, as well as that we
Here is a great list of quotes you can use for cursive writing practice, art projects, in connection with teaching social and emotional learning skills, and more. For example, in the future I will be posting a wellness article on connecting with purpose for kids, and these quotes can be incorporated
Check out our lessons on Principles of Design for kids. Each of these has a suggested activity. Unity Balance Emphasis Hierarchy Scale and Proportion (also see Rule of Thirds) Similarity & Contrast Lessons on Principles of Design Activities List: Emphasis with Color Kaleidoscope – Symmetry and Balance Pieces of Your Heart –
Positive and Negative Space Art Lesson Today we’ll turn to Pixlr to create a cool and easy digital Positive & Negative Space project. You can use the same image we did, or you can use your own. 1. Choose Your Image Right-click and save this image if you would like to
Wondering how to Fact Check? For works that are purportedly “non-fiction,” how do we know what we are reading, hearing, or seeing is true? Fact checkers have the job of conducting quick and accurate research to weigh in on the truthfulness of a work. Do journalists always fact check? How
I haven’t intentionally been keeping a secret, but I feel as though am imparting one to you now. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve offered guidance that ended in the proclamation “You’re a genius” or saw a panel of interviewers’ eyes light up when they heard my answer
The Five Canons of Rhetoric In classical rhetoric, five basic principles form the bones of rhetorical speech, and encompass a system for crafting powerful speeches. Note that most of these canons apply to the written word as well. 1. Invention (develop and define your arguments) 2. Disposition (organize your arguments) 3. Style (determine your figures