Strokes, Shapes & Scenes.(Brief article)(Children's review)(Video recording review)

Strokes, Shapes & Scenes. DVD. approx. 1:30 hrs. The TV Teacher. 2009. $24.95.

PreS-Gr 1--The purpose of this three-part program is to introduce prewriting and simple art skills to preschoolers and first-graders, as well as to special needs students. Perky and personable Miss Marnie (Danielson) is co-creator and host. Beginning with "Strokes," each vignette includes a demonstration of each stroke on a chalkboard and on paper, and examples of the stroke in real life (such as a slide for a diagonal line). During the demonstration, Miss Marnie sings a simple mnemonic song describing the stroke to the tune of "Wheels on the Bus." She also demonstrates how to properly hold a …