If there were no lines or shapes would there be written alphabets?  Find out more in –

Ox, House, Stick, The History of Our Alphabet

By Don Robb

Alphabets can be artistic, too.

Word Designs

• Think of a word that’s interesting to you.
• Draw two horizontal lines across the paper.
• Write your word with the letters touching the top and bottom lines.
• Find shapes around the letters.
• Color shapes with oil pastels.
• Brush a watercolor wash on top.

Grade 2