Bring Novels to Life
Think about your favorite book. Can you picture it in your mind’s eye? What makes it special?
For many of us, a book becomes a favorite when it leaps to life as we read. And as kids make the transition from picture books to chapter books, helping them bring a book to life really enhances the experience of reading!
And that’s where art comes in. We love to celebrate novels with art! Few would doubt that pairing art projects with novels increases the student’s understanding and appreciation of the book. But without a guide or a project planned out, where do you begin?
We are here to help! Read more to learn about our brand new art-based novel study, LiterARTure, and download your FREE copy of The Wild Robot LiterARTure at the bottom.
Let Art be your Guide
Most novel studies or literature guides focus on discussion questions and writing assignments related to the story. But sometimes it’s not clear when to use these questions, or how exactly the writing prompt helps a kid appreciate the book.
What if we let ART guide us through a book study? What would that look like? How would children respond?
LiterARTure leads with ART
The Glitter Bomb’s LiterARTure does just that – it focuses studying a novel through doing art projects. What fun!
LiterARTure breaks a chapter book into three or four sections, each to be completed in about one week. One full art project is included per section.
Imagine pausing after reading and spending time together working on an art project. It’s the perfect time for discussing what you’ve read.
Discuss in the Moment
Discussing a great book you’re enjoying together while working on art projects sounds lovely, but what do you discuss?
LiterARTure has a plan for each section. The adult leading the study prepares and reads what type of discussion goes well with that section, before reading with kids, to keep an eye out for situations to discuss organically as they happen in the book – no need to wait until the end to tackle big topics!
Specific discussion questions are included as well, to use during reading or at the end of each section.
What about Writing?
Let’s not forget to sneak in a little writing practice.
Each LiterARTure includes a writing prompt that doesn’t feel like writing to kids. That’s the key to those tricky “reluctant writers.”
Have you watched your child’s hand suddenly break when you ask them to write about a book’s themes or styles?
Instead, we ask them to complete something like an application form for an animal moving to a pond. It won’t feel like a chore – watch them grab that pencil and get to work!
Extra, Extra!
To really tie the book together, LiterARTure gives extension ideas and links to check out.
This could include STEAM videos, the author’s interesting website, historical connections, movie adaptation links, book sequels, and more!
Have you read The Wild Robot?
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown is a modern classic in the making. Join Roz the robot and her animal companions as they learn about life and themselves on their island. The Dreamworks movie adaptation of this book is premiering in September 2024.
We are celebrating this new art-based novel study by giving away The Wild Robot LiterARTure Bundle away for free! Click on the banner below to grab your own 31 page copy.
Get started learning how to celebrate novels with art!
Our members are ecstatic to get one LiterARTure added to their membership per month – included in the price of their membership. And being a Glitterbombers members gives you immediate access to hundreds more art projects, videos, and resources at your fingertips for whatever you’re studying, or whatever art concept you’re ready to teach.
Head here to hop on the waitlist and find out when we open next!
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Are there other lit guides?
We have one every month for our Glitterbombers members! We just added them this year :)
Currently we have:
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Once Upon A Camel by Kathi Appelt
Go Camping (Wombats!) by Maddie Frost
The Great Pet Heist by Emily Ecton
Music for Tigers by Michelle Kadarusman
Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed! by Madeleine Roux
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH by Robert C. O’Brien
The Wild Robot by Peter Brown