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Lesson 10: Painting Clay Tiles

Overview

We will select one main color and two additional colors for highlights. Students will be able to use large and small brushes to paint their clay tiles.

Grade Level

K-2

Media

Drawing, Clay, Sculpture

Lessons In Unit

10

  • Unit & Lessons

Materials

  • Clay tiles
  • Paint in cups 
  • Water cups
  • Sponges
  • Foam trays
  • Large and small brushes

Activities

Step 1

Discuss color contrast and highlights.

Step 2

Demonstrate choosing colors to paint the tile and making a pattern with color.

Step 3

Demonstrate washing your brush in between each color use.

Step 4

Have students paint their tiles.

Reflection

  • Can you describe the pattern or design you made with the colors on your tile?
  • What do you think makes your painted tile unique or special?

Vocabulary

Highlight, contrast, pattern