Special Education Services
Plano Independent School District

Drawing

Many times people only choose pencils and crayons to draw shapes and images. There are many tools that students can use to create drawings. In the ideas shared below are different ways to draw.

	1. Sand Drawing Texture Drawing
For this example sandpaper was used for the background of the sand drawing. Any heavy paper, cardboard, or mat board could be used.	Draw first with crayons. I have students use a variety of materials and overlap the materials. In this example black crayons were used.
Place the sandpaper in a box with low sides to contain the mess. Have students draw lines and dots using white glue or colored glue. Drawing with glue should be controlled without puddles. Colored glue will add interest to the drawing.	Once the glue drawing is complete, have students sprinkle the glue with white silica sand (purchased from hardware or building supply store). Use recycled shakers to distribute the sand evenly. Take care to keep sand from eyes.
Store the artwork in the box. Allow the glue to dry over night.	Pick up the artwork by one corner and allow the extra sand to fall into the box.

Permission granted by B Able To, Inc. 10-19-2006
Copyright ©2004 Kathryn Rulien-Bareis

 

 

 

Plano Independent School District
Department of Special Education Services
2700 W. 15th Street
Plano, Texas 75075-7543
469-752-8240