Colors and Creativity: Let’s Draw and Paint!
Learning Goals:
- Learn new words about drawing and painting.
- Talk about different types of art.
- Read about how painting has changed over time.
- Listen to an artist talk about their work.
- Make your own artwork!
Key Words:
- Drawing: Making pictures with lines.
- Painting: Making pictures with colors.
- Pencil: A tool for drawing that makes grey or black lines.
- Paint: A colored liquid for painting.
- Canvas: A special cloth for painting on.
Types of Art:
- Realistic art: Art that looks like real life.
- Abstract art: Art with shapes and colors, not real objects.
- Impressionism: Art that shows how light and colors change.
Let’s Talk About It!
- Do you like to draw or paint? What do you like to draw or paint?
- What are some things you use to draw or paint? (Pencils, crayons, markers, paints, etc.)
- What is your favorite kind of art to look at? Why?
Let’s Read!
Art has changed a lot over time. A long time ago, most paintings looked very real. Then, artists started using colors and light in new ways. Now, some artists don’t paint real things at all! They use shapes and colors to show feelings and ideas.
Listen and Learn!
(Teacher plays a short clip of an artist talking about how they started painting and what inspires them.)
Talk with a Partner!
One of you is an art teacher. The other is a student who wants to learn how to paint. Ask and answer questions about different painting techniques.
Example:
- Student: “How do I make my painting look more realistic?”
- Teacher: “You can practice blending colors and using light and shadow.”
Make Your Own Art!
Get some paper and pencils, crayons, markers, or paint. Create a drawing or painting of your own! It can be anything you want.
Share and Talk:
Show your artwork to the class and tell them about it. What did you create? What colors or shapes did you use? How does it make you feel?
