FOREWORD




 The children of Florida need many opportunities to improve the
quality of their living through experiences in art. As we continue
to work together to improve the Florida school program, I hope that
we can provide the teacher leadership, the necessary materials, and
a sound curriculum to insure a rich program in creative art for every
boy and girl.
 I am grateful to the thirty-five Florida teachers,-supervisors, and
administrators who participated in preparing Bulletin No. 37, Art
in the Lives of Florida Children. Excellent guidance was provided by
Miss Pauline Johnson, visiting instructor at Florida State Univer-
sity from the University of Washington, Mr. Harold E. Sutton,
and Miss Mary Mooty of Florida State University. The University
was generous in providing facilities and faculty leadership for this
project.
 It is a privilege to present this curriculum guide to Florida edu-
cators. I believe it presents a sound philosophy for planning an
art program. It includes many practical suggestions for teaching
young people so that they may find living better through art exper-
iences. I recommend this bulletin to all who need help in developing
more effective programs of art in Florida schools.





 THOMAS D. BAILEY