Child Development 16
Creative Art
October 8, 2001
Participants: Raul Gutierrez, Juanda Holbert, Sandi Hayden
Curriculum Area: Creative Art
Objectives: As a result of this activity, children will:
* Increase large muscle
* Develop eye-hand coordination
* Develop creativity and imagination
+ Learn to paint on different textures
+ Develop visual discrimination
* Have fun
Size of Group: 8-10 children
‘Age: 3-5 years old
Materials Needed:
Different kinds and sizes of paint brushes
Different sizes of boxes
Paint
Pans for paints
Newspaper
Paper towels and water for clean up
Making tape
Procedures:
Cover the floor with newspaper to prevent damage, Secure newspaper with
masking tape. Place the boxes on top of the newspaper. Place the pans on each side of the
boxes. Put each of colors of tempera in the pans. Have the different sizes of paint brushes
next to the paint on each side of the boxes. Encourage children the use of space to
develop creativity and imagination. Let the children explore the paint and the different
sizes of paint brushes. Let them have fun with the activity.
Related Acti
* Music“ The World is a Rainbow” By Greg and Steve
* Book- The land of Many Colors
* Field Trip- Take a walk around the block to see different ways house are shape and
painted