Kindergarten Lesson Ideas
In Kindergarten students are still mastering the use of scissors and pencil grip. Emphasize the explorative, fun process over a perfect end result.
Concentric Circles
Activity: use toilet paper rolls (parent provides) and tempera paints
See brief instructions here.
Thumbprint Tree
Activity: paper, tempera paint, construction paper cutout
See step by step instructions here
Klee Block Painting
Activity: paper, tempera paint, blocks (parent provides)
See step by step instructions here
Storytelling through Drawing
Activity: drawing with markers, assembly with glue
Based on Art in Action Lesson 5. See lesson plan, supply list and instructions in the Art in Action binders in Exploratorium.
Construction Quilt Collaborative Project
Fish Mosaic
Activity: drawing, cutting, collaging with paper, glitter and glue
Based on Art in Action Lesson 6. See lesson plan, supply list and instructions in the Art in Action binders in Exploratorium.
Sunflowers
Activity: drawing, painting with tempura paints
Based on Art in Action Lesson 1. See lesson plan, supply list and instructions in the Art in Action binders in Exploratorium.
Portraits
Activity: drawing, coloring with oil pastels
Based on Art in Action Lesson 7. See lesson plan, supply list and instructions in the Art in Action binders in Exploratorium.
Tree Sponge Painting
Activity: drawing, printing with paint and sponges
Based on Art in Action Lesson 9. See lesson plan, supply list and instructions in the Art in Action binders in Exploratorium.
Chalk Pastels
Activity: drawing, chalk pastels
Based on Art in Action Lesson 10. See lesson plan, supply list and instructions in the Art in Action binders in Exploratorium.
Abstract Collage
Activity: drawing, printing with paint and sponges
Based on Art in Action Lesson 12. See lesson plan, supply list and instructions in the Art in Action binders in Exploratorium.