I was reminded again yesterday of how much I love this series by Usborne Books at Home. The series includes I Can Draw Animals, I Can Cut and Stick, I Can Crayon, I Can Fingerpaint, and I Can Draw People. Yesterday Duncan and I spent a good hour with  I Can Draw Animals (above). The projects are simple enough that he, age 6, feels a tremendous sense of accomplishment and absolutely no frustration. The drawings go step by simple step, and coloring outside the lines only enhances the final product. Yesterday we did sea creatures; today we are going to draw jungle animals. Being the youngest child, Duncan has not had the benefit of all the hours I poured into his older siblings with art projects. This series if perfect for both of us because of it's simplicity and "around-the-house" usability.

(If you don't have your own Usborne consultant, leave a comment for my friend Donna at her blog and she'll help you out!)

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Friday, October 5, 2007 - yep

Posted by onfire

I love this series too, and a whole lot more.
I am teaching art to four students on Friday mornings and might just have to pull out one of these activities one day ... even if the boys I teach are almost teens.
I am sure they would oblige me.

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Sunday, October 7, 2007 - WE love Usborne

Posted by cricket313

We love our Usborne books. From the drawing to the mazes, counting books and learning to read a clock. These are some of my favorite books.

I took a peek at your link to the Carnival of Homeschooling. Is it just something you read or write about... I've not done one and I'm a bit confused about what it is? (maybe this is a dumb question... I read there explanation--just call me ignorant on the subject.)

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