Guidelines for art education at the elementary through upper grade levels provide guidance and encouragement for students without excessive correction and evaluation procedures on the part of teachers. Elements of a picture and general approaches to teaching art emphasize creative and imaginative expression and skill development. The main body of the guide deals with what makes a picture and teaching ideas. The elements of a picture are explained and exemplified for each grade level. Processes, materials and equipment, teaching hints and evaluation methods are included for making pictures with the following: tempera, collage, colored chalk, tissue paper, finger paint, stitchery, texture, mosaics, chipboard, water color, silk screen, crayon, calligraphy, figure drawing, and toothpicks. A bibliography with general references and resources on specific techniques, a list of art books for children, and an index to audiovisual materials conclude the guide. (Author/KSM)