Teaching Kids Art Through Picture Books

This month we’ve been talking about how to choose classic books to read aloud to different ages of kids. To finish up the month, I’m going to:

• answer the question, why read aloud to older kids, anyway?
• add one more list-this one is must read classic books for middle school and up

But first, please ✨add sparkle and fun✨ with art and stories to your school or after-school learning this year!

❇️ Online classes are ready whenever it fits your schedule and can add fun to your learning! Find out more here about quick and easy monthly Art Club, and here for our step- by-step Drawing For Kids course. 

Reading aloud is great, but why should you still read aloud to kids who can read it to themselves? By the way, when I mention reading aloud, listening to audiobooks counts, too! 

Reading aloud to middle school students and teens can:

-draw reluctant readers into a great story. Try reading the first few chapters aloud, and then leaving the book on a table for them to pick up and finish ...