Creating art with lines

By offering interesting materials, our children can create some very unique art, all the while exploring the concept of lines…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

To extend our study of lines into our art experience, Deborah taped two paint brushes together and egg cartons were filled with a variety of paint colors.  It’s important to note that the paintbrushes were taped together near the tip of the handles.  This allows room for the two brushes to separate so that they may be dipped into two different paint colors at the same time…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

This set-up created an interesting invitation to paint.  The children were very curious about why the paintbrushes were taped together, until they saw the potential to make lines with them…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

The pieces of artwork that were created were magnificent, to say the least.  Each child explored this process in their own unique way…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

Some children focused on creating lines:  straight lines, wavy lines, horizontal lines, vertical lines…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

While others explored the process of color mixing both in the egg carton paint tray and on their paper…

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This little guy found dots to be more interesting than lines…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

And this child felt that it was important for his lines to cover his entire paper.  And what beautiful lines they are…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

We also carried this activity over to our smaller table…

Creating Art with Lines by Teach Preschool

On this table, we provided 2-3 crayons that had been taped together and paper…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

For me, the difference in how the children used the materials was thought-provoking.  While most children focused on creating lines with the paintbrushes, the crayons were mainly used for drawing circles.  Using interesting materials provides unique experiences and the opportunity to create some lovely works of art…

Creating art with lines by Teach Preschool

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Links to grow on: 

L is for lines by Teach Preschool

Lining up craft sticks by Teach Preschool 

Preschoolers painting stripes with painters tape by Kids Activities Blog

 

Deborah J Stewart

Deborah J Stewart

Every time I think I know everything I need to know about teaching young children, God says, "Hold on a minute!" and gives me a new challenge.

Let me tell ya...

With each new challenge that you overcome, you will find yourself better equipped and more passionate about teaching young children.

God didn't call wimps to lead, teach, or care for His children. Nope, he has high expectations, so get ready. You will have to give your very best but after teaching for over 30 years, I can tell you that it is a wonderful and rewarding journey.

Whenever your calling feels hard, just remember, 'He who began a good work in you (and in the children you serve) will be faithful to complete it.'

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