Do-A-Dot Art Books

Description

So, how long ago did you buy those paint daubers? Yes, those little plastic bottles with the foamy tops that dot and smear paint all over the place. Probably, after being used awhile, they were dismissed to a high shelf because, after all, what can you really do with them? Tah-dah! Do-A-Dot Art has a solution! They've come up with a series of engaging activity books that use daubers exclusively. Large, simple, and attractive line drawings include plenty of just-the-right-size circles in their designs to create a unique look. In Play and Learn, letters, numbers, and basic shapes are featured to dot while reinforcing preschool skills and exercising hand-eye coordination and visual recognition skills. Kids dot their way through space, vehicles, robots, and Indian art and designs in Creating Adventure. Discovering My World portrays animals and fish, clowns and teddy bears. In Rainbow Trail, more complex designs are included, and students are encouraged to experiment in color and texture as they complete the designs. So, what are you waiting for? Get those daubers off the shelf and back into those eager little hands! - Jess

Teaching Method
Traditional
Teacher-centered curriculum commonly used in classrooms that may include a text, teacher manual, tests, etc.
Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
Classical
A methodology based on the Latin Trivium (three stages of learning), including the grammar stage (memorization and facts), logic stage (critical thinking), and rhetoric stage (developing/defending ideas).
Unit Study
A thematic or topical approach centered around one topic that integrates multiple subject areas.
Montessori (Discovery)
A methodology based on the work of a 20th century educator that emphasizes student and sensory-driven discovery learning and real-life applications.
Religious Content
Christian/Religious
Faith-based or including instructional religious content.
Neutral
Avoids religious or theoretical topics or presents multiple viewpoints without preference.
Secular
Contains content contrary to common Christian beliefs (i.e. evolution).
Learning Modality
Auditory
Learns through listening, talking out loud or reading out loud.
Visual
Learns through seeing, prefers written instructions and visual materials.
Kinesthetic/Tactile (Hands-On)
Learns through moving, doing and touching.
Multi-Sensory
Curriculum that employ a variety of activities/components.
Presentation
Sequential
Curriculum progresses through well-defined learning objectives. Emphasizes mastery before moving to the next topic.
Spiral
Topics and concepts are repeated from level to level, adding more depth at each pass and connecting with review.
Conceptual/Topical
Focus is on the “why,” often with a unifying concept as well as specific skills; coverage may be broader.
Teacher Involvement
Low Teacher Involvement
Student-led materials; parent acts as a facilitator.
Medium Teacher Involvement
A mix of teacher-led time and independent student work.
High Teacher Involvement
Teacher-led lessons; may utilize discussions, hands-on activities and working together.
Additional Materials Required
No other materials needed
Everything you need is included.
Other Materials Required
There are additional required resources that are a separate purchase.
Other Materials Optional
There are additional resources mentioned or recommended but are not absolutely necessary.
Consumable
Consumable
Designed to be written in; not reusable.
Non-Consumable
Not designed to be written in; reusable.