Art Teacherin' with Cassie Stephens

During my first year of teaching elementary art, I wrote a little poem to help my students learn the names of LINES, an important element of art. The poem was called Larry the Line. 

I'm excited to share that Larry the Line has now expanded from a once-short poem to a children's book that I have written and illustrated.

Inside the pages of this 8.5" X 11", 42-page children's book, you'll learn all about LINES in a fun, catchy, and rhyming way. The bright and bold illustrations will allow students to easily understand and learn.

Lines are introduced with their characteristics explained such as, "A vertical line goes up and down, it stretches from the sky down to the ground. Vertical lines are strong and stable, like the sides of a building and the legs of a table!" 

I illustrated the book with large, bright, and bold drawings so it could be enjoyed on the lap of a child or shown around the room to a classroom of students. 

So whether you are a parent, grandparent, or guardian of a child eager to learn this important element of art or a classroom teacher looking for an engaging way to introduce students to LINE, I know you will love Larry the Line!

BONUS PAGES! In the back of the book, there are two bonus pages filled with examples of LINES to be shared with the young artists in your life. 

Your digital downloads will be available immediately upon purchase. You'll receive both a link to download after checkout as well as a link in an email. 

As a teacher, I always want large, engaging and colorful visuals for my art room. It's even better if those visuals have a tie-in like the character from books students love. With that in mind, I created this set of digital downloads from my book Larry the Line!

Here's what this bundle includes:

* Four 18" X 24" size digital download posters featuring the following: the cover of the book Larry the Line, a Larry's Line Gallery featuring 30 line types, A Larry's Line poster with a large illustration of 12 line types and Larry Makes Lines, a poster featuring seven line types and their names. 

* Four 8.5" X 11" versions of these posters to be printed on a smaller scale.

* Five black and white printouts that include Larry's Line Gallery, Larry's Lines, Larry Makes Lines, a coloring sheet of the cover of Larry the Line and a Let's Make Clay Lines sheet. 

* Nine full-color 8.5" X 11" images of Larry Makes Lines

Suggestions on how these posters and printouts can be used in your art room:

* Laminate and display the posters as a review and reminder of the names of lines.

* Laminate and place on student tables the 8.5" X 11" versions to inspire students as they create.

* Laminate the Let's Make Clay Lines and have students use modeling clay to create the lines directly on the sheet.

* Laminate the individual Larry Makes Lines images and use as a review with students. 

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I wrote Larry the Line as an engaging way to introduce students to the Element of Art called Line. It's a book written in a rhyming format that's fun to read. The visuals are big, bold and bright so they can be seen clearly by young artists.

I think you'll find endless possibilities with this large Larry the Line bundle. Regardless of how you use them, I do hope you enjoy this Larry the Line Poster and Printout Digital Download!

Y'all. I'm thrilled to share my book, Art Teacherin' 101 with you!

Art Teacherin' 101 is a 268-page paperback book that has been 25 years in the art teacherin' making.

When I began teaching in 1998, I had no idea what I was doing, and, honestly, I still don't most days! One thing I did learn quickly is that if you don't have a handle on classroom management, you'll be fighting a losing battle that will leave you feeling exhausted and defeated. That's no way for an amazing art teacher like you to live their life! In this book, I'm sharing all things art room management, from rules and routines to cultivating teamwork and raising up independent thinkers and creators. My goal is to share with you ways to be your very best art teacherin' self for your students, whether you are on a cart, virtual or in the classroom. 

But before we dive into that, we're going to do some serious self-discovery to find out exactly why it is you teach art. Why do you wake up every day, rush to school, fill paint trays, sharpen pencils and prep supplies only to do it all over again the very next day? Discovering and knowing your personal why is the biggest gift you can give to your art teachin' self and your students. 

I cannot wait to share with you all that I've learned (and continue to learn!) during my 25 years making big messes with small humans. Whether you are in college working toward your art education degree or a seasoned art teacher like myself, I believe there is something in Art Teacherin' 101 for you.