Quick-Draw Paper

                            Tips and Activity Ideas  

The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Quick-Draw Paper makes it easy for individuals to explore and create art using textured lines.  The 10 art pages are thick and both sides maybe used. Two water based markers are included along with easy to follow instructions.

APH: https://www.aph.org/
Catalog #: 1-04960-00

The following tips and activity ideas are in addition to the learning materials and instructions that accompany the product.  We hope these ideas will be helpful as you explore tactile art with your Quick Draw Paper.

Tips for Use

•	This kit was created for individuals as a way to create tactile pictures for art and learning development.
     
•	Any marker can be used as long as it is moist, except permanent markers which will not create a tactile line. Pencil can be used and easily erased.

•	Keep in airtight bag, humidity will compromise paper.
Tips for Use (continued)

•	The instruction pamphlet is simple to follow. Encourage individuals to feel the raised lines that delineate the picture they have created prior to painting or coloring it.

•	Use stencils, rulers, or objects to create your picture.  

                            
Activity Ideas 

•	Create a Story Board  - Example:
o	Begin by marking off four squares on a sheet. 
o	Title the story board i.e. “Things I Like to Do” 
o	Add pictures of favorite activities such as music notes, paint brush, ice cream cone, and park bench.

Activity Ideas (continued)

•	Use with the following APH items for exploration of art creation and enhanced learning of texture and color with its many variations: 	

										APH Catalog #
o	Color Star               					1-03952-00
o	Tropical Rainforest (paint by #)                           1-03934-00 
o	Time for Art: A teacher/ parent guide                  8-03800-00

APH Resources
•	Online APH Catalog: 
https://www.aph.org

•	MCB/DDS APH Federal Quota Account Information & Order Form: https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/aph-federal-quota-account.html

			  		   Developed by:  Ruth Bokulic O&M Assistant
                			   Edited by: Sandra Faulkner, Administrative Assistant 							  Lisa DiBonaventura, MA, COMS

   Please also see MCB/DDS Partnership “Focus” resources:
               https://www.focusonvisionandvisionloss.org/recreation.html