Step 1: Read Frida by Jonah Winter, illustrated by Ana Juan and Miranda's Smile by Thomas Locker. Discuss how these artists captured emotions. Discuss the medium these artists used and their styles.
Step 2: Demonstrate how to use tempera or watercolor paints. Demonstrate how to use a paintbrush and how to change paint colors. Demonstrate how to get clean water. Demonstrate how students will clean their painting area and brushes when they are finished.
Step 3: Students will paint a picture or a portrait. This may be done at their desks or in a painting area.
Step 4: After their painting is dry, hang it in a public viewing area or post it on a bulletin board.
Step 5: Using Kidspiration, list what the children learned about painting. How is it different from drawing?
Teacher observation will assess student participation in listening to the book and contributing to the discussion. Teacher observation will also assess how well the student controls the paintbrush and cleans up any mess. The Kidspiration list will indicate students' growing knowledge of art and artists.
