Draw Write Now! No more, “I can’t draw this!”
I love to teach writing.
It is one of my favorite parts of the day.
Most kiddos eventually leave my classroom loving to write, also.
I’ve learned over my 5 years of teaching that if a kiddo gets frustrated creating an illustration,
it can lead to the kiddo losing interesting in the project!
Especially when their teacher is, “Just the best artist in the world!”
I hate hearing the words, “I CAN NOT DRAW THIS!”
Barker Creek gave me the opportunity to test out their
Draw Right Now program.
You may have seen it on Educents the last few days.
{Fantastic value over there!}
Draw Right Now program.
You may have seen it on Educents the last few days.
{Fantastic value over there!}
The full set contains 8 books and a nice little book holder (not shown)
A break down of each book is listed below!
I sat down yesterday afternoon and
decided to break open this amazing packet.
Some of you are saying in your head,
“That Bubbly Blonde chick is out of her mind.
I’ve seen some of her anchor charts, she can already draw.”
Big secret here. I am a VERY visual drawer.
I almost ALWAYS google an image before I start to “doodle it up.”
And I call it “doodling it up” because I rarely just “draw” anything!
I am more of a light sketcher to create my images.
I will also re-do them about 5 times until I get it JUST right.
This time, I didn’t do that. I went step by step and attempt to erase very minimal so you could get the “real” feel of the books.
I wanted to test this set out on a kiddo.
Except I only have 2 dog kiddos who were unwillingly to participate;)
This sweet girl will be starting preschool this year.
We didn’t do too bad copying my letters, either!
Snapshots of little parts of the books that I love!
Barker Creek was generous to donate a full set of Draw Write Now
to one lucky viewer!
to one lucky viewer!
Draw Write Now can boost the confidence of their drawings, which will lead to more confident writers 🙂
Love these books!
Oops hit publish too soon! I think they are great for writer's workshop!
I have been eyeing these for some time! I know the kids will go crazy over these!! They love to illustrate their stories!
I would love to incorporate them in my writing center. I actually own volume 1 and have wanted the set for a long time, but it was just something "extra" I couldn't get. Thanks so much for this opportunity!
I have had these on my wish list for so long and would love to win them.
These are great! I am a beginning teacher in NC and these would be great for my library! Thanks!
-Sam
culvers08@gmail.com
This will help my kiddos and I learn to draw things to illustrate our writings!
katienussbaum87@gmail.com
I have used some of these with my " shy" writers and artists. It is amazing how drawing a simple picture can spark wonderful stories! I have one book, but would LOVE the set. Thanks for hosting this opportunity! 🙂
I have used some of these with my " shy" writers and artists. It is amazing how drawing a simple picture can spark wonderful stories! I have one book, but would LOVE the set. Thanks for hosting this opportunity! 🙂
Oh my goodness, these are perfect! I ALWAYS hear " I can't draw this!" Teacher response: Do the best you can! This will be perfect for the kiddos during writing workshop time! Thank you!
Nesli
Second Grade With The Teacher Wears Prada
These are wonderful! I think these books will help kids learn to follow directions step by step and strengthen writing as well as speaking/listening skills.
Swimming into Second
I already own a book, I love these books and to teach myself and my students:)
I think these books will help with the writing process and help students follow directions in an engaging way.
Lisa
Learning Is Something To Treasure
I would use these in the literacy block. It would be great for following directions. I think that it would inspire students to become better readers, writers, and artists.
Jeanne
J28ber@gmail.com
I think some children like to learn things step by step…so this directed drawing series would be perfect for them!
tokyoshoes at hotmail dot com
I would love to put this in my writing center.
I would definetly put this in my writing center, as well as use during morning work for some following directions work 🙂
Rae
Mindful Rambles
My Kiddos would love these!!!!
rmdirk@aol.com
This set is fantastic!! My kiddos are always asking me to draw something on the board so they can "copy" it… these books would certainly help!!
❤Teri
A Cupcake for the Teacher
Great resource for all types of learners.
My students love these books! I have one of the books and would LOVE the entire set! Great Giveaway!
I love how the books give kids the skills and and the confidence to draw!
Tammy
The Resourceful Apple
Love these…It would give the kids confidence some of them lack in illustrating.
I stink at teaching drawing! This will certainly help me teach the kids how to draw.
I hate drawing because I'm no good at it. So these books would really help me as well as my kiddos. I'd LOVE to win these. Thanks for sharing.
Petersons-Pad
These books will definitely give my kids confidence! kindercards@gmail.com
I'm terrible at drawing so these books will help my kids!
We give "direct instruction" for everything else we do, why not drawing? The times I have used this my kiddos, they loved it! They continued to draw more confidently after that!
I'd use this when my kids draw their stories!
I am a horrible artist so these would give me and the kids some help with our artistic ability. I think it would make the not so artsy ones more at ease and willing to try a little more.
Sooo if I've ever seen a giveaway a really need this one would be it. I try really hard, I use appropriate colors, I listened in art class….but it all doesn't come together. I have kids giggle at my drawings…for real. I tell them I'm not perfect at everything (gasp! I know!) but it makes them feel better about their own illustrations. This would be super awesome for me and my kids! Great giveaway!
Rambling About Reading
I cannot draw to save my life!! I would love these books!
I am not a good artist at all! This would great for my 2nd graders. Thanks for the give away!
I think this set of books will increase interest and encourage more creatvive writing.
I think this will really give confidence to my students. I get so sad when I hear them say they can't draw, hopefully this will encourage them to try. Plus it will add excitement to writing!
oops
mjc6255@lausd.net
I always have kids that either can't draw or are amazing artists (or think they are). I rarely have kids in between. This would be amazing for my not so good kids (and myself).
My kiddos LOVE the "show me how to draw" genre! We do pickle and ketchup time for completing student work. The pickle kiddos ALWAYS pick the drawing books!
kingre@billingsschools.org
This would be perfect for my students AND me because I have a really hard time drawing! LOVE this!
CUTE books! These will be perfect in my writing center.
Jeannie
The 2nd Grade Surprise
I think the drawing will help inspire the kids to write. I think the step-by-step directed drawing will help the kids be successful in their drawings, as well.
This would really help some of my kiddos!
I am an awful drawer! Plus the kiddos would love!
Love the idea to use these books to help with Anchor Charts. I also will redo a chart over and over. Now I use laminated chart paper to save my sanity (ad chart paper)!
Christina 🙂
Apples, Books, and Crayons
applesbooksandcrayons@gmail.com
I have ELL students this year and I know the pictures would be an amazing visual as they grow as readers and writers
Drawing has been a frustration for me and my anchor charts show that. I hope to add a layer to my teaching. The students would really appreciate the steps to create an illustration.
Would love to use these to build each childs confidence in themselves!!! Awesome give away~
kimchaiken@gmail.com
I am not great at drawing. This set would help me create beautiful anchor charts. Also, I usually have a few kids who never want to illustrate their writing pieces because they think they are bad at it. I think these books would give them more confidence.
These books would be a great addition to my classroom. They would help make my anchor charts more appealing, and students would feel more successful in their attempts to draw! Love, Love, Love!
Ooops! Forgot to add my email! kristyteach@gmail.com
What a great give away!!!!
I would definitely use these books to help me spruce up my anchor charts! They would also be wonderful to have in a writing center! 🙂
mmoore@franklin.k12.ga.us
Better drawings will lead to better writers!
These books look wonderful! My little students often get so discouraged about their drawings that they can't focus on the writing. Great way for kindergartners to tell their story.
Michelle
mcoop1125@gmail.com
This looks great!
I know my students would love this for writing workshop!
There are so many kids who would rather draw than write…these books would give them the best of both worlds! I've heard such good things about this set…I would love to have them to use.
Karen
What a fab giveaway!!! Thanks! These books are phenomenal!!! I lack in the artistic department, so these would really give the artistic side of me a boost of confidence. Most of all my students would really enjoy sharing their talents with their parents and those students with needs can definitely feel proud of their accomplishments.
Najda
So excited to see this giveaway! These books are perfect for my kiddos. They would be a great addition to the writing center!
I love these books! Thank you for the awesome giveaway! I can't draw at all. These books would help me and my students1
Lisa
I'd love to win the set of books! I often google images too when making anchor charts… sometimes I just print the image and use it if I'm having a frustrated-artist moment;-)
So often kids will choose not to write about a certain topic because they are unsure how to draw it. I think this would empower and increase confidence. I would also hope these skills would transfer into more open ended writing experiences. Would LOVE to win..
I'm also loving your new blog look!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Holly
Crisscross Applesauce in First Grade
This would be an awesome set to help my kinders! By improving their drawing, their writing would also improve! Thanks for sharing this with us!
Sheila
cockerill7@gmail.com
I would love to have this set! I think it would help me with anchor charts to use with my kindergarteners. Thanks for the giveaway!
Abby
aetuckner@gmail.com
What a great giveaway! This is exactly what I need. I am not so hot at drawing and I could use all the help I can get. My firsties would LOVE it, too! Win, Win!
I actually homeschool my 2 sons and they love to draw.
I could use this with my pen pals, and since I'm new to 3rd grade, I am making all new charts! This would start me off on a talented note! (Although, then…people would think I could actually draw!)
I would incorporate this into my writers workshop when I discuss adding more details to your illustration. I too would love to use this for my own drawings for anchor charts. 🙂
These books look fabulous. I can see them used at the writing center for independent writing and art. I feel so bad that there seems to be so little time for the kiddos to engage in art and drawing projects.
I love to draw, craft, and engage in art endeavors. I LOVE to give students the opportunity to do these things as much as possible. There is nothing quite like the practice of "creating"
Cindy
Granny Goes to School
This would really enhance our art projects and writing (pictures to go with story), and INB!! Would absolutely love this!!
These would be great for story starters, following directions, and just having fun!
jkmatuch@aol.com
Such a great idea! I can't stand when students tell me they can't draw! What a wonderful reference for the classroom 🙂
Well….I am a Google drawer too. I have to see what I need to draw before I draw it. My kids think that I am Picasso! I think this set would be a perfect addition to my implementation of the 6 Traits this year. Drawing is so critical to making their little stories come to life! Thanks for such a great give-away!!! My fingers are crossed.
My kids love to draw. This would be a great addition!
renetowens@sbcglobal.net
This would be great in my writing center!
These would be great since I have to teach my own art class. Plus I could use them in writing centers. What an awesome give away!
kburch@sjbplymouth.org
I would love to use this as a tool to integrate cross curricular lessons.
My kids love to draw and this would be such a GREAT jump off to my writing center. We draw and then write about it. Thanks for the chance
beach.3@cox.net
It will help because I need to learn to draw on my anchor charts! hahah!
I am THE worst drawer in the world…I am such a visual person that if I can't literally see it, I can't draw it. Let's just saw Art is not my forte. This would be awesome to have!! Thank you!
Sonia
sonia.hofstetter@mcpherson.com
I'm an awful "artist" but for some reason my kids think I'm like Picasso, go figure. I've been eyeing these for a while now, just haven't been wanting to bite the bullet yet. But now seeing it in action, lurve it!
Darnee
Tales From Two 2nd Grade Classrooms
Super cute idea!! I started reading your post and I could totally relate! My firsties always do the same thing!! I would absolutely be able to incorporate this and help my kiddos build confidence in their illustrations!
This would be a wonderful addition to my classroom! It would give students confidence and skills and hopefully help them design beautiful work.
Love to have these for my class!
I would love to give this to one of our Kinder or 1st grade teachers. Thank you for the opportunity!
I am NOT an artist…that is why I became a teacher. However, some students will spend the entire time working on their illustration, and others will leave the illustration blank and write a wonderful paragraph. Having the opportunity to help the students bring these two skills together would be a wonderful gift.
Michelle Welch
My 2nd graders love to draw! I think they would love to use these books during quiet time after lunch.
I love this review! I see these everywhere, and I'm so desperate to try it for my little one!
I'm a homeschool mom and would love to have this set for my daughter. She LOVES to draw and this would help me incorporate writing into her drawing time.
I have been looking at this set of books all summer! I am not a good artist but I can follow step-by-step directions. I would use this book from the very first day and integrate it into all subject areas. I think these books help break down drawings into manageable pieces that my kinders will be able to follow.
These books look amazing! These would help my kids with their Science and Social Studies notebooks. They are required to draw a picture that goes along with the notes we take.
A Tall Drink of Water
this would be wonderful to win! I would use it for both Art and Writing assignments 🙂
This will help my children with art, writing and FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS!!!!!!
This would be great for guided line drawings and writing assignments.
This set will definitely be helpful during Writer's Workshop. It would make them confident to draw and help make them excited about their writing. I would also use the set in our "Work on Writing" station. Thanks for the chance to win!
The Barker Creek books are great! I would love to have the entire set since our district only funds itinerant art teachers at my school every other year. That means I am the art teacher for my class this year & I am by no means an artist!
I too teach second grade and hear that comment quite often. This set of books would build confidence in the reluctant writers. A student could start with an illustration and then write about it. Students could also make illustrations for other students to write about.That would be fun for all!
I am a homeschool mom, and these would be great for my son who loves to draw but is a reluctant writer.
I have heard sooo many good things about these books, and think my artistic daughter and son would really benefit from using them in our homeschool. Great review, thank you for all the detail!
Every kid would love these!
debbie
debjac9@aol.com
I love these books!! They are wonderful!!!
Roxanne
foxysexyroxy10@gmail.com
I am in the process of doing my National Boards and there is a section in there about connection art with math in the classroom. This would be a perfect guide to help me do this.
Krystyn
msrichardssmusings@gmail.com
Ms Richards's Musings
Like you, I am a visual drawer and need this kind of image. A colleague has one of these books and I would be so excited to win a whole set and use them with students and colleagues. Thanks for offering this giveaway! Happy new year to you!
Stephanie tjoyce@aol.com
These are amazing!! My kiddos would love the process of drawing and writing!
Jessica
gesikahbee@yahoo.com
I homeschool my 2 sons so these would be great to use for teaching