Colors and Shapes, a series of art books for Grades 1 to 6, is a revision of ABC of Self-expression. It is written to define and redefine the artistic potentials of learners. It sparks creativity and fosters language and literacy. Children express their creativity not only through paper but also through dialogue. This series provides fun-fi lled opportunities to build artistic knowledge using various materials and to develop cognitive expression through communication. Children discuss their masterpieces, and their refl ections are documented—capturing the complete essence of their expression. Each book includes lessons integrating visual arts with other disciplines such as Math and Science.
Finished artworks are presented to model the activities concretely. The curriculum values patience, love for the arts, and open-ended teacher-student communication. Select activities also support small-group interaction and align child development with educational goals. From early childhood to growing maturity, each book becomes a vibrant record of a learner’s creative journey.
| AUTHORS |
Ms. Edith M. Caoile |
| BOOK SIZE | 8.0" x 10.5" |
| NUMBER OF PAGES | Grades 1 to 6 - 64 pages |
| YEAR OF PUBLICATION |
Grades 1 to 4 - 2013 Grades 5 to 6 - 2014 |
The series comes with a Teacher’s Manual, which contains detailed lesson plans to guide teachers in the preparation and delivery of lessons.
