John H Lettau

Graph Paper Design Coloring Book John H Lettau

As a class project, in Ms. Shawna Lettau's 5th grade class at James Doughtery Elementary School in Dublin, California, the class decided, with the suggestion and assistance of their teacher, to create a class coloring book. The idea for the coloring book was the result of a recent art lesson. During that art lesson the teacher utilized graph paper to introduce students to geometric design creation. Following the basic design lesson students were given time to use their artistic skills to draw their own geometric designs and give their work of art an interesting name. Because the finished designs and coloring pages were very creative and well done... Ms. Lettau approached a relative, with knowledge of book publication, to assist in the book format and publication procedures. The book also includes interesting thoughts about the students favorite colors, shapes, and school subjects. Each was also asked to give a fun or funny fact about themselves and also to suggest what they wanted to do or be in the future. Finally, each penned a special message addressed to their Room 14 classmates.