Come gather 'round and lend an ear
I have a tale that's sure to cheer
It's all about design and art
And how we make things look their part

With curves and shapes we start our craft
We use our hands and minds to draft
A crop or two may come in handy
To make our work look neat and dandy

Then comes the time to choose a folio
Where our designs will start to grow
We may convert them as we please
And emboss them for some extra ease

We save our work in files so fine
And dither them to make them shine
And if we need to share our art
We'll export it with all our heart

And when we add some depth and shade
We may use dark colors in our grade
But fear not, kids, for it's all fun
And we can make art with everyone.

Reflections

Here are a few questions that kids can think about after reading the story:

1. What are some of the tools and techniques used in design and art that you learned about in the story?
2. Have you ever tried designing or creating art using any of these tools or techniques?
3. How can we use design and art to make our world a more beautiful and interesting place?
4. Why is it important to be creative and explore new ways of expressing ourselves?
5. Can you think of any famous artists or designers that you admire, and what makes their work special?