Small-Group Time Planning Form

Originating Idea Children painting on their hands with the paintbrushes and then painting on the paper Materials Sponges, paint, paper Curriculum Content Creative Arts: Visual Arts _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Beginning
Opening Statement

Have children help set out the sponges, paint and paper. Have them assist pouring the paint into bowls

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Middle
What will children do? Earlier children will dip sponges in paint and rub it on the paper Middle children will dip sponges in paint and make shapes with the paint Later Children will dip the sponge in the paint and then dab their finger in it and then paint with their finger

How will you scaffold their learning?

Strategies: Ask the children to describe what they are doing

Strategies: introduce new vocabulary and comment on what they are doing Imitate what the child is doing

Strategies: Introduce new tools for painting, sandpaper, cotton balls, etc.

End
warning and transition to next part of routine Write childrens names and symbols on their paintings. Put the paintings in the drying rack. Encourage the children to help w ipe off the table. Help the children clean themselves and make comments about how the paint is turning the water different colors.

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Follow-up Ideas Repeat the activity outdoors on a warm day and encourage the child to paint with their bare feet Store paper, paint, and sponge sets in the art area to provide more opportunities to paint