Detailed information is given to help the teacher to facilitate the drama. Originally designed for grade two and three students but is useful for older grades with minor modifications. Table of contents, glossary, bibliography. Barbara Reid is well known for illustrating children's literature with plasticine. In this book she shares her knowledge on how to work in this medium.
Clear sketches make the directions easy to follow.
The ideas in the book should be used within the context of a visual arts unit rather than as isolated activities. Table of contents. Chris Van Allsburg. On Christmas Eve a young boy is invited to ride a magical train to the North Pole to help launch Santa's flight. The boy feels honoured to be given the first gift of Christmas.