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The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse
Eric Carle
TIP: Have children create their own painted papers and make animals inspired by Eric Carle’s book.
Students will follow along with Eric Carle to use their imaginations. Have you ever seen a polka-dotted donkey?
Prompting Questions:
- What kind of lines do you see in this picture?
- What choices did the artist make in this book?
- What other imaginary animals can you think of?
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Tear It Up!
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Animals, Colors, and Senses, Oh My!
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Connect Lines and Shapes
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Interact to Mix Colors
Lesson Plan
Materials Matter
Early childhood (ages 3-5)
Children will explore the movement and texture of fabric and other materials through hands-on group and individual activities. They will then make an all-class fabric “sculpture” and share their creation with others through pictures.
Lesson Plan
Family Stories
Early childhood (ages 3-5)
This lesson focuses on Roxanne Swentzell’s sculpture Mud Woman Rolls On to evoke thoughts about families and their stories. Students create their own picture story about family.
