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Ft Salonga, New York, United States
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I have taught pre-school for twenty years and developed a highly popular curriculum based on drawing and writing.
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Preview of DRAW! Castles and Dragons by Karen Smullen

DRAW! Castles and Dragons by Karen Smullen

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Draw everything medieval - castles, dragons, knights, kings, queens, wizards, etc. Plus how to use perspective, horizon lines and how to create 4 page books for sharing with classmates and family. These lessons will inspire and enable expressive language, basic shapes are used...shapes your students already know so the can begin right away and create original drawings. not copies of a cartoon style. These are a perfect way to enable visual learners.
Preview of DRAW! by Karen Smullen

DRAW! by Karen Smullen

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DRAW! is a reproducible e-book designed to support drawing in the elementary classroom. It offers a wide range of over two hundred "little lessons" using basic shapes. Four step lessons provide easily understood, accurate visual information that helps the student clearly visualize and express their own ideas. It is especially useful for visual learners, as well as gifted and talented students. Subjects range from people to sea creatures, pilgrims to cities. These lessons will enhance language ar
Preview of DRAW! TEN FABLES by Karen Smullen

DRAW! TEN FABLES by Karen Smullen

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This collection of little drawing lessons is aligned with the Common Core curriculum. Each story has simple lessons for all characters and settings and props in the fable. There are extra lessons in perspective and shading to use as you wish. You will also find instructions for making small books and cooperative bulletin boards and murals. If you visit beginnerswok.com you will find many suggestions for ways to enhance learning with pictorial drawing. Readers theater could have visuals! When
Preview of unit 4 DRAWINGS, LETTERs & NUMBERS by Karen Smullen

unit 4 DRAWINGS, LETTERs & NUMBERS by Karen Smullen

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Visualization is an important part of expressive language and idea formation. In this unit children will learn to draw 26 figures, as they learn to write the alphabet. They will learn first letters sounds and create original paintings, brimming with personality. The activities in drawing, letters & numbers are simple, brief and developmentally appropriate. As a part of a rich experiential curriculum, little lessons teaches basic and necessary skills young children need on a regular and consis
Preview of unit 1 SCRIBBLES & LINES - little lessons by Karen Smullen

unit 1 SCRIBBLES & LINES - little lessons by Karen Smullen

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These activities are simple, brief and developmentally appropriate. As a part of a rich experiential curriculum, little lessons teaches basic and necessary skills young children need on a regular and consistent basis. It is our experience that genuine self-esteem is enhanced when children see their own progress in this structured and consistent format. These are lessons for you to use with your students… teaching opportunities. Use little lessons to introduce skills that are vital to the educat
Preview of DRAW! 60 Animals and 8 Environments by Karen Smullen

DRAW! 60 Animals and 8 Environments by Karen Smullen

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How to draw 60 animals and 8 environments for young children contains a wide variety of animals, mammals, reptiles, birds,bugs, sea creatures, etc.. Wonderful for environmental study, life cycles and Earth Day and story telling.
Preview of How To Draw Almost Anything/Como Dibujar

How To Draw Almost Anything/Como Dibujar

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For young artists, a drawing begins with basic shapes. The very simple lessons in this book will provide the basic structure to create in their own style. Rose the cat has wings, a hat and colorful stripes! In this book you will learn how to use simple shapes to create basic drawings of familiar and imaginary things. Each drawing is also labeled in spanish for easy communication. A great resource for teachers. The spiral binding makes it easy to copy lessons to help students illustrate their wri
Preview of unit 3  SHAPES, COLORS & PATTERNS little lessons by Karen Smullen

unit 3 SHAPES, COLORS & PATTERNS little lessons by Karen Smullen

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The activities in SHAPES, COLORS & PATTERNS are simple, brief and developmentally appropriate. As a part of a rich experiential curriculum, little lessons teaches basic and necessary skills young children need on a regular and consistent basis. It is our experience that genuine self-esteem is enhanced when children see their own progress in this structured and consistent format. These are lessons for you to use with your students… teaching opportunities. You will use them to teach new skills tha
Preview of DRAW! Spring Life Cycles Butterflies, Birds, Frogs and Plants

DRAW! Spring Life Cycles Butterflies, Birds, Frogs and Plants

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This year your students illustrations will be as ARTiculate as their writing. Here is a packet of reproducible drawing lessons cover all parts of Butterfly, plant, frog and bird life. Simple lessons based on geometric shapes they already know, encourage highly individual expression. People will be attracted to a bulletin board with fine writing and good art and your students will take pride in their visual expression. These drawings are great for science observations and art. Terriffic project i
Preview of DRAW! 4 SEASONS  by Karen Smullen

DRAW! 4 SEASONS by Karen Smullen

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This year your students illustrations will be as ARTiculate as their writing. Here is a packet of 30 reproducibe drawing lessons for drawing 4 seasons of the year for your students. Simple lessons based on geometric shapes they already know encourage highly individual expression. People will be attracted to a bulletin board with fine writing and good art and your students will take pride in their visual expression. Terriffic project ideas included. Great for enhancing literacy... wonderful for
Preview of unit 2 FACES & FEELINGS - little lessons by Karen Smullen

unit 2 FACES & FEELINGS - little lessons by Karen Smullen

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The activities in FACES and FEELINGS are simple, brief and developmentally appropriate. As a part of a rich experiential curriculum, little lessons teach basic and necessary skills young children need on a regular and consistent basis. It is our experience that genuine self-esteem is enhanced when children see their own progress in this structured and consistent format. These are lessons for you to use with your students… teaching opportunities. You will use them to teach new skills that are vit
Preview of DRAW A FABLE! The Boy Who Cried Wolf

DRAW A FABLE! The Boy Who Cried Wolf

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I have begun a project to provide drawing lessons that will support the first grade COMMON CORE reading curriculum. When you get to "if there is time have your children write and illustrate" a story, these packets will be very helpful. I believe that visualization and pictorial drawing are vital to expressive language. And that every child should draw as they learn to write. They will also serve a enrichment activities. They should be ARTiculate!
Preview of DRAW A FABLE! All Stories Are Anansi's

DRAW A FABLE! All Stories Are Anansi's

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These fables provide drawing lessons that will support the first grade CORE reading curriculum. When you get to "if there is time have your children write and illustrate" a story, these packets will be very helpful. I believe that visualization and pictorial drawing are vital to expressive language. That every child should draw as well as they can write. I hope there is time. They should be ARTiculate! Please visit beginnerswork.com for more ways to use pictorial language in your class.
Preview of DRAW! The First Thanksgiving by Karen Smullen

DRAW! The First Thanksgiving by Karen Smullen

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This year your students Thanksgiving illustrations will be as ARTiculate as their writing. Here is a packet of 17 reproducibe drawing lessons for your students Pilgrims and Wampanoag people to cabins and wetus. Simple lessons based on geometric shapes they already know will allow for highly individual expression. People will be attracted to a bulletin board with fine writing and good art and your students will take pride in their visual expression. Wonderful for visual thinkers!
Preview of DRAW A FABLE! Peter Rabbit

DRAW A FABLE! Peter Rabbit

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I have begun a project to provide drawing lessons that will support the first grade CORE reading curriculum. I chose The Tale Of Peter Rabbit as my first effort. When you get to "if there is time have your children write and illustrate" a story, these packets will be very helpful. I believe that visualization and pictorial drawing are vital to expressive language. That every child should draw as well as they can write. They should be ARTiculate!
Preview of DRAW! Halloween by Karen Smullen

DRAW! Halloween by Karen Smullen

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This year your students Halloween illustrations will be as ARTiculate as their writing. Here is a packet of 18 reproducibe drawing lessons for your students. Simple lessons based on geometric shapes they already know will allow for highly individual expression. People will be attracted to a bulletin board with fine writing and good art and your students will take pride in their visual expression. Terriffic projects included. Great for enhancing literacy... wonderful for visual thinkers!
Preview of DRAW A FABLE! The Little Half Chick

DRAW A FABLE! The Little Half Chick

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These fables provide drawing lessons that will support the first grade CORE reading curriculum. When you get to "if there is time have your children write and illustrate" a story, these packets will be very helpful. I believe that visualization and pictorial drawing are vital to expressive language. That every child should draw as well as they can write. I hope there is time. They should be ARTiculate! Please visit beginnerswork.com for more ways to use pictorial language in your class.
Preview of DRAW! - Winter Christmas Hanukka and Kwanzaa

DRAW! - Winter Christmas Hanukka and Kwanzaa

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30 + drawing lessons for Winter Christmas Hanukka and Kwanzaa. Santa to Christmas trees, Menorahs to dreidels, Snow men to stars and Kinaras to Fruit... it's all there... Happy Winter Holidays to you all.
Preview of Dot and Dill Draw Almost Everything! - FAMILY

Dot and Dill Draw Almost Everything! - FAMILY

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This unit contains prerequisite skills, charming directed drawing lessons and a super project, all designed to support and enhance your curriculum. You can adapt the project to any elementary level class. Make a little book and then let your kids do as much or as little as they are capable of... great for enrichment.
Preview of DRAW! Thanksgiving Visit by Karen Smullen

DRAW! Thanksgiving Visit by Karen Smullen

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Everything each of your students needs to illustrate the story of a Thanksgiving Visit with friends and family. From friends to cousins, food to bedtime stories the happy day can be recounted for everyone. This activity is nice to read on A Grandparents Day visit or when parents visit your classroom.
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About the store

Experience

I have taught pre-school for twenty years and developed a highly popular curriculum based on drawing and writing.

Teaching style

Creative with an emphasis on real skills.

Awards & shining teacher moments

Twenty years of enthusiastc students and parents was more than enough reward...

My own education history

BFA dual degree in special education and reg ed from Empire State college/and art at Pratt Institute

Additional biographical information

Please visit my website at beginnerswork.com for more about me.