Creative Activities and Curriculum for Young Children By Mary Mayesky Slides Prepared by Jennifer Johnson ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Chapter 13 Two-Dimensional Activities ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Motivating Children Help children recall experiences and record in art media Children explore materials and look forward to the activity Read a familiar story– Leo Lionni and Eric Carle Stimulate children’s spontaneity and experimentation ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Development of Painting Skills Painting with a brush Materials Watercolor paint sets — oval-shaped — small number of colors Real-bristle brushes — all media Paint containers Care and storage of materials Rinse brushes in between colors of paint Rinse under gently flowing cool water Store cleaned brushes suspended/upright Paintings dry horizontally ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Development of Painting Skills More painting tips Thicken paint with starch To help paint stick, add liquid soap Add few drops of wintergreen to keep paints smelling fresh Add flavorings to paint Keep dated examples of child’s work in portfolio Use a digital camera to create digital portfolios ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Development of Painting Skills Crayons Materials Processes Use the points or the sides Vary the pressure Use in combination with other materials ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Development of Painting Skills Pasting Old-fashioned paste — full of discovery opportunities Glue sticks Types of paper Torn paper and pasting Proper scissors use Murals, mosaics, montage ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Printmaking Object dipped in paint makes its own mark Range from simple to more complex Begins with randomness Start with fingerprints, and handprints Discuss repeated designs Have children repeat designs Use soap to do initial carvings ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Printmaking Printmaking Materials Paint Stamp pad Paper Cloth Other items: newspapers, brushes, cans ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Printmaking Printmaking techniques Found object printing Fingerprints Texture prints Monoprinting Styrofoam prints Printing for older children Paper stencils Spatter technique ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.

Collage Collage is a picture made by applying various materials to a flat surface Arouse children’s awareness of texture Arrange a “touch-and-see” display Discuss sources of materials Demonstrate making a collage Assess qualities of materials ©2015 Cengage Learning. All Rights Reserved.