1. This is ‘ME’ in December…
Materials:
Black Wax Crayons (or oil pastel)
Cartridge Paper (various sizes)
Block Tempera Paint
Water Containers
Paint Brushes
Newspapers to protect desks

2. This is ‘ME’ in December… SELF-EXPRESSION
Start with an idea…
“I want to make a picture of __________.”
2. Think of the lines (ground or horizon line?) and shapes you will need.
3. Draw your picture with black crayon.
4. Paint your picture with block tempera paint.

3. Block Tempera Paint BRUSH SKILLS… Review how to hold a paint brush
“Just like my pencil in my printing hand.”
Demonstrate:
“Soak & Swirl”
“Rinse and Re-load”

4. Block Tempera Paint “I Can” Skills… Create a picture about me
Use & identify lines, shapes & colours
Hold and handle a paint brush
Rinse and re-load my brush
Tell about my work

5. Artists’ Clean-Up
Brush in water Painting to dry Wash hands

6. A Label for My Art…