MaryAnn F. Kohl - Good Earth Art: Environmental Art for Kids

Typography: Digitype Illustrations: Cindy Gainer Cover Artist: Scott Montgomery ISBN 0-935607-01-3 Library of Congress Catalog Number: 91-71130 Copyright 1991 Mary Ann F. Kohl All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, without the permission of the publisher. Teachers and educators may photocopy, without permission, for classroom use only, not for resale of any kind. Manufactured in the United States of America First Printing 1991 Published by Bright Ring Publishing, Inc.PO Box 31338Bellingham, WA 98228 USAwww.brightring.comDisclaimer: The publisher, Bright Ring Publishing, Inc., and the authors, Mary Ann F. Kohl and Cindy Gainer, affirm that proper adult supervision of any and all children involved in art activities from Good Earth Art must be utilized at all times, and that appropriate and safe use of art materials must be employed at all times.

The aforementioned assume no responsiblity whatsoever for mishap due to lack of child supervison or misue of art materials by or with children. Children must never be left unattended; art materials must be under adult supervision at all times. Thank you for using caution at all times and knowing the abilities of the children involved in any art activities. ATTENTION SCHOOLS AND BUSINESSES Bright Ring Publishings books are available for quantity discounts with bulk purchase for educational use. For contact information, please visit www.brightring.com. Publishers Cataloging in Publication (provided by Quality Books, Inc.) Kohl, Mary Ann F. Good earth art: environmental art for kids / Mary Ann F.

Kohl, Cindy Gainer; illustrations Cindy Gainer. p. ill. cm. (Bright ideas for learning) Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-935607-01-3; $16.95 1.

ArtsStudy and teaching. 2. environment (Art)United StatesStudy teaching. I. Gainer, Cynthia. Title. III. Series. Series.

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To Michael, Hannah, and Megan with love and appreciation. -MAK To Bill and August with love. -CG. Special thanks to Cindy Gainer, my co-author, whose enthusiasm for writing and illustrating and knowledge of childrens creative needs was an inspiration to my own creativity. Further thanks to Sarabeth Goodwin and Larry Rood at Gryphon House for their faith in me and their patience and advice. Thanks also to friends who constantly hold me up, send me new ideas, and keep me laughing: Kris Grinstad, Bonnie Stafford, Peggy Campbell, and Pat Asmundson.

Special acknowledgement goes to my family who is the creative source of valuable input and keeps me pointed toward my vision, sorting out the best of the best to make this book happen. Thanks, everyone! -MA.K. I would like to acknowledge MaryAnn Kohl for her open communication, genuine warmth and sincerity resulting in the creation of Good Earth Art; Sandy May for her computer resources; Jean Coursey for her helpful suggestions; and my family and friends for supporting my efforts. -CG.

In the upper page margins and in the Table of Contents, graphic symbols can be found to make the projects in Good Earth Art usable and accessible. The symbols will help quickly identify which projects are appropriate for your particular needs. Use them as suggestions.

Feel free to experiment and change projects to suit your needs, the needs of your children, and to utilize whatever supplies you have on hand.

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