Elementary Art Lesson Plan - Color Mixing Cupcakes printable pdf download

Elementary Art Lesson Plan - Color Mixing Cupcakes

Elementary Art Lesson Plan

Color Mixing Cupcakes

Objective:

To explore a new medium, discuss color families, and

practice drawing lines.

Kindergarten – 3rd grade recommended (can be modified for older

students)

National Core Art Standards:

Anchor Standard #1. Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.

Anchor Standard #2. Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.

Anchor Standard #3. Refine and complete artistic work.

Anchor Standard #10. Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal

experiences to make art.

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Materials:

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Paper

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Jack Richeson Semi-Moist Tempera Cakes

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Pencil

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Scissors

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Black Sharpie

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Water cup & paint brush

Open the Conversation:

Start by discussing primary and secondary colors, and ask students to

distinguish between the two. You can also talk about color families

Get started by creating a

and have them practice drawing cupcakes before starting on their

template for the cupcake

project. Demonstrate how to mix colors using the Richeson Semi-

base

Moist Tempera Cakes.

Consider facilitating a conversation about the works of Wayne

Thiebaud, Romero Britto, or compare and contrast the two artists.

Elementary Art Lesson Plan - Color Mixing Cupcakes