Objective

By the end of this art lesson, the student will be able to explore different art techniques and create their own masterpiece using only basic materials.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed:
- White paper
- Crayons
- Watercolors
- Paintbrush
- Water cup
- Paper towels
Prep:
- Set up a workspace with a protective covering
- Fill the water cup with water
- Have paper towels handy for any spills

Activities

1. Crayon Resist Painting: Have the student draw a picture using crayons on the white paper. Then, have them paint over the drawing with watercolors to see the crayon resist the paint. 2. Color Mixing: Show the student how to mix different colors using the watercolors. Let them experiment with mixing colors to create new shades. 3. Nature Art: Go outside and collect leaves or flowers. Place them under the paper and let the student rub crayons over the paper to reveal the textures of the nature items.

Talking Points

• "Art is a way to express yourself using colors and shapes. What colors do you feel like using today?"
• "When we mix blue and yellow, we get green! What other colors can we create by mixing different colors together?"
• "Nature has so many beautiful textures. Can you feel the bumps on the leaf? Let's see how we can transfer that texture onto our paper."