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Early Childhood Painting

In this painting unit, children will develop explore manipulating paintbrushes, creating marks and lines, and mixing colors.

Grade Level

3 and 4 Year Old’s

Media

Painting

Lessons in Unit

8

  • Teaching Guide

Lessons


Materials and Tools

  • 18”x 24” white paper 80#
  • Red paint in soufflé cup
  • Blue paint in soufflé cup
  • Yellow paint in soufflé cup
  • White paint in soufflé cup
  • 1” brush
  • 1/2″ brush
  • Water in deli cup
  • Sponge
  • Tray

Objectives

How to support three-four year old students’ learning through art making:

  • Use open ended materials.
  • Generate invitations to explore.
  • Teach concepts and skills at the same time.
  • Work with 3-4 students at a time in the Art Center.
  • Each child should have her own tray with supplies
  • 5-7 minute engagement
    5-20 minute work time
    5-7 minute reflection

Credits

Written By:
Sassy Kohlmeyer, Director of Early Childhood Programs
and the Early Childhood team

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