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"Our children, ages 6 to 16 like your DVD. We are very impressed with your teaching method and the way the DVD is produced."

- H. Firus, Victoria, Australia

Childhood Painting Lesson

“Draw me,” the cypress said.
“I will hold quite still and bow my head.”
“Draw us,” the willows cried.
“We will lift our gentle skirts aside.”
The poppies called, “We will give you red.”
“I will give you silver,” the river said.
I recall on this neglected lawn
How the world knelt to be drawn.

By Henry Rago


"These dvds are a great resource in my classroom. The kids love the art and I especially like the fact that other subjects in addition to art are being taught!"

- E. Martinez, Paso Robles 4th Grade Teacher


"My students' mission drawings turned out fabulous, and afterwards the kids were more enthusiastic about learning about missions!"

- T. Harback, Atascadero, 4th Grade Teacher

All Mrs. Smith DVDs are $39.95 or $143.82 for all 4

Drawing a Mission
30 min. Plus Bonus Features

Drawing a Mission DVD and cover Drawing a Mission takes kids to a real California mission and provides historical information about Father Junipero Serra, California Missions, and the history of mission architecture. Using step-by-step instructions, students create a complete mission drawing.

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Tide Pool Collage
25 min. Plus Bonus Features

Tide Pool Collage DVD cover Tide Pool Collage takes kids to real California tide pools and shares life science information, social studies information about the explorer Ferdinand Magellan who named the Pacific Ocean, and art history information about Matisse and his influence on the world of collage. Kids learn collage techniques, color theory, and composition.

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Painting A Butterfly
32 min. Plus Bonus Features

Painting a Butterfly DVD cover Mrs. Smith visits a real science lab and discovers butterflies, flesh-eating beetles, marine life and other animals. She teaches the pointillism technique while students create their own butterfly paintings.

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Creating Colorful Tigers
30 min. Plus Bonus Features

Creating Colorful Tigers DVD cover Mrs. Smith finds a tiger, birds, reptiles, and many different animals during her zoo exploration.  Learn about predators, prey, mammals, and food chains.  Observe flamingos and discover the difference between warm and cool colors.  In the classroom, Mrs. Smith provides clear instructions for creating colorful tigers.  With step by step directions and friendly motivation, your kid's art success is guaranteed!

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Drawing a tiger chin Mrs. Smith goes to the zoo to find tigers

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