Drawing and story telling with a purple crayon

While I read the classic tale of  “Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson to my students, I invited them to draw and tell me their own purple crayon story…

Drawing with Harold and a purple crayon by Teach Preschool

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I have several versions of “Harold and the Purple Crayon” and I went ahead and shared two of my versions with the children. While I read our first version of the book, the children were given a crayon and a clipboard to draw their own stories…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

Some of the children drew while I was telling the story while others waited until the story was finished before they began to draw. It was interesting observing what the children preferred to do…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

As the children completed their drawings with a purple crayon, I invited those who would like to share their drawings or tell a story about their drawings with us to come up and share…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

Although many of our drawings often looked like long lines going off in different directions, each line still found its way to tell us a story…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

As part of our center time, the children were invited to complete a drawing that I had started on the wall while reading our second version of “Harold and the Purple Crayon.”…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

I pretty much drew the same simple lines Harold had followed in the book only I purposely left out some of the lines so the children could either choose to add them or add their own ideas to our purple drawings on the wall…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

Throughout the morning, the children could stop by anytime they wished and add to our purple drawing but I didn’t get a photo of the drawing in action today but here is a look at the drawing behind the boys playing…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

And a little look at the drawing with the books laying nearby…

Story telling and drawings with a purple crayon

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Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

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With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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