I was contacted by Barker Creek Publishing about reviewing their Draw Write Now series…and seeing as how I love to draw… I thought, why not? Not to mention the fact that Barker Creek is a great teaching supply site that has LOTS of great items for your classroom!
What I think these would be great for is directed drawings. It gives you a guide to use as you show your kids how to draw things…because there are definitely times when I cannot remember how to draw the simplest thing! Of course, they can also be used in a writing station or as a stand alone activity to supplement your writing activities.
Well, it is your lucky day, because you can win this same prize pack worth $100!
These look great! I hope that I am lucky for my students.
I use how to draw books as a literacy center.
These are so cute. My kids love to use drawing books when they draw pictures. These books look great because they promote reading, too. 😀
These would be great to have at my art center!
These would work great as we begin the illustration aspect of our writing groups!
I teach kindergarten and I think these would be a really important part of our writer's workshop. I have so many kiddos that come in not speaking English, and they need a way to express themselves through writing while they are learning!
I would love to add these to my Ed Emberley collection!
Thanks!
Miss M
semoellering@gmail.com
The Fabulous First Grade
This is my first year as a classroom teacher so my theme is "whatever I have/have been given/can steal from home" 🙂
I love teaching kids about authors as illustrators and how pictures can play an important part in telling a story… these would be perfect!
Kristin
kristinbrehm@gmail.com
These look really cute and I would love to have them!
This would be awesome to have at my writing and/or art center! I am doing a monster theme in my classroom, again!
I love using guided drawing in my classroom. Students don't know what they are drawing until they are done and usually they come out so cute. I would love to win this and try it with them.
These look awesome! My son would love these as well as my students!! I'm always looking for some help with teaching drawing 🙂
these look awesome! I hope I am lucky enough to win them! Thanks
I love using how to draw books because my students have no confidence in themselves as artists. I like to start with a drawing we do together and then turn it into a writing prompt.
Valerie
zputty@gmail.com
I teach Kindergarten in a low income district. Funds are low,as the probally are in many districts, but I am always on the look out for ways to help the kids become interested in Reading and Writing. Winning this would make 25 six year olds and 1 teacher very happy!
My students love drawing!!! Especially when it's a how to draw book. My classroom theme is primary chevron.
Jessica
Run529@aol.com
Would love these for writer's workshop! Thanks for the chance!
Every year I have a few students that lack confidence in their drawing ability. I think these would be great to give them a boost of confidence.
This looks awesome!! Would love to have this for my classroom!!!! Thanks fpr the oprtunity to enter!!
I'm moving from 2nd to Kindergarten this year and these would be an awesome addition to the centers in my classroom! Fingers crossed!
Laura
lcm06@hotmail.com
I have changed my theme this year from "wild" to colors and patterns – blue, green, pink and green and stripes, polka dots and chevron! I love how it turned out!
Karen Rowland
Adventures With Firsties
karenrowland112677@yahoo.com
My theme this year is owl and chevron!
My students love to draw. We do a lot of drawing to help us visualize in math and reading!
Thanks for the opportunity!
jbsothornton@comcast.net
The first thing I tell my students is that I am the worlds worst artist, so this would be a great book for me to use in the classroom. I would also use it in the art center!
Christine
ckwallis54@gmail.com
My theme is frog pond with polka dots. I also have trouble forgetting to draw this simplest things at time. The students would love, love this.
I love guided drawing with kids. It helps build connections with literature.
I love guided drawing with kids. It helps build connections with literature.
I cannot draw for the life of me! So I totally understand my students' frustration when their drawings don't reflect their intentions. This would be an awesome tool for both them and I.
Pamela
Rayos de Kinder
I teach in an arts integrated school and my students love to draw. They especially love drawing lessons.
Cute books!
Thanks so much for the giveaway.
We use the talking, drawing writing book to supplement our writing units.
What a great opportunity! This would be an awesome prize package! My students have always loved to draw and this would be great to incorporate into a writing activity. Thanks rwrench64@yahoo.com
Wow! As a first year teacher I would love to win this for my sweet future students! Thanks so much 🙂
Oh! And my theme is chevron and polka dots- lots of bright color!
These would be wonderful to engage various types of learners in reading!
This would be great for me! HAHA- I always am in such a hurry to get drawings done during my mini lessons and I always tell my kids to remember that there picture should look much better than mine since I am drawing 'stick' things quickly so they have more time to work.. lol
eickejn@gmail.com
My students are always drawing– finishing touch to a piece of writing ready to be published, inside play, free time, draw and label for their reports in science and social studies.
I have been thinking about buying these. I hope I win.
What a great opportunity!! We draw in my classroom all the time. Fingers crossed!!
I would love to add these to my classroom! My kids love drawing books!
I can barely draw a stick figure, but my son is quite artistic. He recommends I have these available if I need to draw anything. lol I know my students would love them! Thanks for the opportunity.
jkmatuch@aol.com
I really find that if the kids are proud of their illustrations, they transfer that into their writing. I am IN on this drawing! My classroom is just full of bright colors this year.
I used a Tpt guided drawing for Martin Luther King Day with my kinders and they were so cute. They love being able to draw things simply – and so do I!
oops forgot to put email on my comment: mary reedmwordy@aol.com
I love to teach my kiddos how to draw things….too bad I'm not a good artist AT ALL! This books would be fabulous! kellymchaffie@hotmail.com
My classroom theme is all about sunshine and smiles!! We are going to review habitats of butterflies to penguins!!
I love the book that has Polar animals! They are a big help..since I can't draw!
We do guided drawing quite often. The children love it! We show basics and they take it from there. Gingeroo616 at aol dotcom
Most of my drawings are during science. We integrate science into ELA.. wendy 1stgradefireworks@gmail.com
I love these books. What a great addition to a writing center.
Michelle
ml.luvs2teach@gmail.com
What a great addition to a reading centre, a writing centre and an art centre. Following directions, too. 🙂
mrsrastin@rogers.com
I love these! I have two in my classroom. I mainly bought them for myself because I am a horrible drawer however my students love them so I put them in my art center to help students. They are such a great addition to the classroom.
I love doing guided drawing with the kiddos. They always tell me I'm such a good artist…well yeah, because I have it broken down step by step for me! 🙂 I'd love to win these for my classroom!
Kirsten
tgraves@wi.rr.com
I love doing guided drawing with the kiddos. They always tell me I'm such a good artist…well yeah, because I have it broken down step by step for me! 🙂 I'd love to win these for my classroom!
Kirsten
tgraves@wi.rr.com
I have often used something similar at my art center (which I will be merging with Work on Writing as I start Daily 5 this year!) These would be awesome to add to my collection!
I have Books 1 and 2 and we love them! I dwould love to win the entire set to build the kids' confidence in drawing!
This is perfect for when my students say they can't draw. One quick lesson and they realize they CAN draw!
LOVE these!
I love these books! Every morning we start with a directed drawing and directed writing activity and as the year progresses it becomes directed drawing with some directed drawing, and then an on own activity. The kids love it! And I like not having to hear "I don't know how to draw that!"
These books have been on my wishlist forever!! I would love to win them!!! My theme this year is monkey's 🙂
I can't even draw stick figures, I need these little miracle books!! 🙂
I have been looking at these books for a long time! I love to teach my Kinders how to draw! These books would help so much! 🙂
Cheryl
Crayons and Curls
I don't have a theme! Gasp! Snap!
But I do like to do art projects in my room. These books would help my kids feel more confident about their abilities.
Patty
Second In Line
I have one of these books and absolutely love using it in my classroom. Kinders love to draw with you!
I have a jungle theme this year. I'm loving incorporating animal print into everything!
I am drawing challenged, seriously! These books look great!
als09@ymail.com
I use drawing books for rewards and sometimes for free time. I love allowing them time to express themselves.
These look great!
Jamie
teachingtidbit.blogspot.com
These books look awesome! Would love to win these for my new classroom!
My first writing workshop unit is a drawing unit. I LOVE how to draw books and would love to add these to my collection.
I am an awful drawer! Would love to have some direction so the kids don't laugh at me!!! hehe
neillkk@hotmail.com
Kristi
I love step-by-step drawing with my students! It makes them so much more confident and they feel safe knowing that they "know" how to draw something! My theme this year is… "rainbow" I guess! I just can't commit to one theme or one color! I like them all! Great giveaway, thank you!
KinderColors
shibbyful@gmail.com
-Kaia
Being a 1st year teacher in a private school with no art teacher, I'm it! I need all the help I can get to get my kiddos writing and illustrating. Help me! I hope I win this.
My first graders love drawing and these would be wonderful to add to our library:)
I teach math to K – 4 students and we use drawing a lot! Make a picture is a great strategy for all levels of math!
These look amazing–I would love to be able to use with out writing program!
Renee'
I would LOVE to do more drawing in my own classroom! 🙂 This is so great!
These books make drawing look so easy, they would be great in a center!
Looks awesome! My theme is Pete the Cat. kindercards@gmail.com
I have a few drawing books in our classroom. The kids love to use the step by step instructions. It builds their confidence and inspires them to write. This set would be an awesome addition to our classroom.
Lonestar.2008@yahoo.com
My theme this year is bright colors! I think these books are great and would help my kiddos and me learn to draw better!
katienussbaum87@gmail.com
I love drawing books and use them a lot during indoor recess.
Gracie
http://www.livinglargeinfirst.blogspot.com
These would be great for a center 🙂
Hi! I am a kindergarten/first grade looping teacher and one of my students favorite things to do is to draw and write stories. This would be an extra special addition to our first grade classroom this year <3
I've seen these books before and have always wanted to use them in my classroom. I love to teach the students how to draw as part of their listening journal. Thank you for doing this giveaway!:)
Alma Solis
http://www.solisclass.com
http://www.alsolis.blogspot.com
I have used my teaching partner's Draw and Write books but would love to have my own.
Robin Nahhas
robinayn@yahoo.com
I have never seen these books…but would definitely love to add them to my classroom.
imgoingfirst@gmail.com
I am NOT the best artist, but I always tell my kids, I try my best and that is what matters… so I think I could desperately use this!!
ashleyp77@yahoo.com
It's funny… When I do a directed drawing lesson with my kiddos, I use sound affects like "Whooooooop-whoooop!" while making a foxes' ear. The next thing I hear is 23 first graders saying "Whooooooop-whoooop!" as they draw the foxes' ear! I never hear any of them say "I can't draw that!"
These look like so much fun. I teach ELL students who are very weak in their writing and these would be a great way to get them interested.
I would love to have these books in my classroom.
These look so cool. I know my students would love them!
I am a big fan of incorporating drawing and writing together. We often do squiggle writing, where students make a picture out of lines that they are given and then write about it. I see some of their most creative writing out of those pictures!
Lisa
Learning Is Something To Treasure
My kids have worn out the only how-to drawing book I have! I would love these!
kimworthey@yahoo.com
One of our Work on Writing choices is called Sketch a story. I printed and laminated "How to Draw ____" cards. I leave these along with paper with blank space on top and lines on the bottom. Students follow the picture directions on how to draw, create a scene, then write a story.
Erica
OMG I have ALWAYS wanted these! I think they are simply perfect!
❤ Traci
Dragonflies in First
My students absolutely ADORE these books!!
I need these – my art skills are sadly lacking.
I need these – my art skills are sadly lacking.
Oh lucky 100 I hope. Ilike teh simplicity of the text and drawings you showed in your example.This would be great with my 2nd graders.
My kids are either asking me to draw or telling me they can't draw. These would be great to use for both. Plus, it would help me with my terrible art skills.
I can not draw anything except stick figures. I have been looking at this set for a while now and can't afford it and would love to win it so I can use it in my class.
karenb6261@gmail.com
Oh WOW!! I LOVE these! I always bust out my how to draw books in front of my students so they know there are always resources at their fingertips! Sometimes I even google "how to draw a ___" right there in class! I love how these add a read and write component for them to take to their table during a free choice center! THANK YOU for this chance and for sharing them!
sarachrobot@hotmail.com
These books look awesome! Kids would love to work on drawing what they want. Would love to have a set!
Kimchaiken@gmail.com
I think these are great for kindergarten (as well as other grades) because they start off their writing with drawing and this will make it more fun and make those that are nervous about drawing more comfortable.
rlelr@verizon.net
These would really help me. They are so cute!
Fleming1222@yahoo.com
I try to model drawing as much as possible in my classroom.
Last year I did the directed drawing of the Cat in the Hat with my firsties – they were astonished at what they were capable of if they slowed down, listened, and followed directions! This would be a great resource to tie in with literacy!
These would really help me. They are so cute!
Fleming1222@yahoo.com
I've seen some of their materials for the drawing series and think this is a perfect way to engage the students. They always say …I can't draw that…and freeze up. This would be great to win! Thanks! Shirley.Anderson.75@gmail.com
These are adorable. My 1st graders would love a little help with their drawings. I'd use them to draw a picture and then write about it 🙂
Forget the kiddos, I could use help with MY drawings! 🙂
These are great books!! I have a few of these books and use them faithfully. The kids love them. They feel like real artists when finished. The sentences are great practice for them too. Some kids like to write their own stories when finished drawing. Thanks for offering this giveaway. judikk@cfl.rr.com
I have been thinking of trying these. Awesome idea! Thanks!!!! paula.n@sbcglobal..net
My drawing is quite laughable!! But I use that moment to teach my kiddos about how we all have different strengths, and that it's ok, especially if you've done your best work!!!
Angela
The Daily Alphabet
This would be such a great resource to encourage my hesitant writers who prefer to draw. Thanks for the opportunity!
bdaniel2000@gmail.com
I love this series! What a great opportunity!
Love these! They would be a great addition to my classroom!
I would love to have this to use in my classroom this year! I want to start with directed drawing, labeling and then writing sentences. These books would be a great to use throughout the entire year!!
I Love this idea! My Kinders are always so reluctant to TRY to draw something unless it's perfect!What a great way to introduce them to writing!
my students love drawing books!
My students love to draw. Many times I will let them draw a picture but they must write a sentence to go with their picture. I feel I need to tie in some kind of learning with the drawing. These books look great because the students are not only drawing they are reading as well.
Cindy
cl14mentor@oh.rr.com
I'm not huge into drawing….but the kids just love it. It's a big part of childhood and I just love these books….great idea!
Kids love to draw & drawing really helps my students with their writing. I would love to win these books to help my struggling writers (& the other children). Thank you! dbednarsk@yahoo.com
These are so wonderful!! I think they would be wonderful for reluctant writers. Last year I had a sweetie who wouldn't even pick up the pencil, let along make a mark. This could be very motivating!
I have a station in my room that is "Draw to Write". I use different resources to get pages to teach the children to draw different things (depending on holiday/season). Then once they draw, they must add a setting to their picture, then write about it. This would be a great addition to my Draw to Write resources!!!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
I would love to use this in my classroom………..as I have seen this on several other blogs. Thanks
Thanks so much for he great opportunity. Drawing always helps my class write so much more. I would love this resource for my first graders!
These would be great not only for my students,but for me as well! I am the worst artist. I warn my students at the beginning of the year that I can not draw. I would love these. Thanks
Robin
smithrc563@aol.com
There would be perfect for my Art Station during learning centers. Thanks for the chance to win Jennifer.
Marsha
These would be a perfect addition to my writing station! The kids would love them.
I love books like this and I didn't know this series. They help me with chart drawings (lol!) and I love to use them for our How-To writing unit since they are all about how to draw various things. My kids practice writing the directions that go with the pictures as a springboard for writing their own how to stories. 🙂
Lindsey
I have a primary-colored polka dot themed classroom but I don't think I am very good at drawing and KnOW these books would be helpful for me & my students to draw and to encourage reading & writing! Thanks for offering this giveaway!!
I love to doodle and do a guided drawing once a week with my students. These books would be awesome to help myself and my students to draw on our own!
I love, love, love these books in my art center. It's a great way to tie in following directions and literacy!
My kids LOVE LOVE LOVE to draw! These would be awesome!
My kids last year just loved to draw! I love when students are given time to be creative!
I really want my son to try Draw Write Now!
These are great! My first graders illustrate almost every writing piece they do throughout the year, and they also draw as part of spelling, word work, vocabulary, and comprehension practice (and so much more!) We also use a lot of drawings to help solve number stories in math. Draw, Draw, Draw! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity!
I would love to use this for homeschooling!
These are perfect for my Kindergartener! It would really help with his art skills, and it would definitely keep him busy!
These books are AMAZING! My daughter was able to use one in her Home School Enrichment program.
Sometimes I'll have my kids draw while I read to them. 🙂
I have 1 book of this in my classroom. It's with Native Americans, Pilgrims, Canoes, etc. Would LOVE more of these wonderful resources!!
My kids last year LOVED to draw. I had a couple of aspiring artists! I own one of this set, but would LOVE to have the series–the kids really enjoyed the detailed step by step instructions–we did them in small group! Thanks so much!
I would love to utilize these to supplement a writing unit.
This would be wonderful for my writing and art centers! I been wanting this set for so long!!! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
I am a homeschool mom who also runs a little preschool at home for the children of friends. I could see these books being a hit with all of the kids. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
My theme is monkeys and bright colors.
melindacasas@gmail.com
My theme this year is surfing and I would love some direct drawing surfing kids or boards! I love these books, I had the pleasure of using another series the past two years and my kids loved them. But they are hard to find. These would be an awesome addition to my classroom.
Mels
I do a sports theme every year and the kids love it. I started to use directed drawings last year and I loved them. My students loved them too!
I'm going with a color theme this year like I did last. Last year was hot pink, black and white. The room I'm moving into has bright YELLOW walls, so that won't work this year. Rather than start all over, I'm adding green and blue to the mix. Can't wait to get in and get started.
These books would be fantastic in a writing center or to use as a story starter during write to self in our Daily 5 rotations.
These look like they would be great for my students and I. We would both learn how to more clearly show our stories through illustrations!
I would LOVE these books! I am a BRAND new teacher this year and I am teaching first grade! These would be perfect! 🙂
I love Draw Write Now… I would love to have this as part of my creation station/writing station for literacy centers!
I have heard so many great things about Draw Write Now. The perfect partner for illustrating narrations!
What a great series for little artists!
These look fabulous! I like the idea that students can use them as well!
Hi Jennifer:
I know I teach sixth grade, but I think those kids would still love this!
Big kids get all weird about not being able to draw. I think this would make drawing fun again!
Crossing my fingers…
Kim
Finding JOY in 6th Grade
These books are great! I used to have 2 or 3 of the books, but gave them to someone to borrow when I moved out of teaching 2nd grade. Now I'm moving to 1st grade and would love to use them again. Many kids enjoy drawing and this is a fun way to incorporate art into the classroom.
Would love this for my classroom. Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love this for my classroom. Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love these books for my classroom. What a great set for my budding artists. Thank you for the givieaway!
I would love these books for my first graders. My daughter would love them too.
arcrow@sbcglobal.net
I would love these! I think most of my Kindergarteners draw better than me 🙂 I could teach myself to draw, then teach my students!
tracymolina36@gmail.com
I love to help my kids draw. These would be a great resource to have.
Michelle
Mjaquillard@oregoncs.org
These look like wonderful resources to assist my students (& myself) to learn to draw better. I also like that they have some basic information about each drawing.
Joy
joy@ardent-innovation.com
These look like wonderful resources to assist my students (& myself) to learn to draw better. I also like that they have some basic information about each drawing.
Joy
joy@ardent-innovation.com
Oh my! These look fantastic and would be so helpful for me…world's worst artist! My students chuckle every time someone asks me how to draw something!
Colleen
colleen.stites@gmail.com
I used the Artic book during our winter animals unit in January-the kiddos loved reading the informationa nd learning to draw the eskimos and seals using the guide. Thanks for reminding me about these great books!
Mary M. mmteach774@yahoo.com
We home school and my kids love to draw so this would be great, so cute:)
Oh oh. Me too! I need these…..My first writers workshop lessons/work on writing include "how to draw" lessons.
Cleo77083@yahoo.com.
neat books!