Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize and appreciate different numbers and patterns in art.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Paper, crayons or markers

Prep: None

Activities

1. Number Hunt: Look at different artworks and find numbers hidden within them. For example, count the number of flowers in a painting or the number of shapes in a design.

2. Create a Number Artwork: Use crayons or markers to create a colorful artwork with your favorite number. You can draw the number and decorate it with patterns and shapes.

3. Pattern Play: Explore different patterns in art. Look for repeating shapes or colors in paintings and try to create your own patterned artwork.

Transitional-Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "In art, we can find numbers hiding in the pictures. Let's count the things we see in the artworks."
• "Now, let's make our own artwork with our favorite number. What's your favorite number? Let's draw it and make it colorful!"
• "Patterns are like when we have a special order of shapes or colors. Let's find patterns in the art and make our own patterned artwork."