CU 8.02Easel Painting
The child puts on an apron, paints at the easel with one or two colors, and cleans up independently.
Age 3–6Work 2 of 5 in Art
Presentation
- 1
Show the apron and put it on.
- 2
Clip the paper to the easel.
- 3
Take the brush from one cup, wipe the extra paint on the edge of the cup, and paint a stroke.
- 4
Return the brush to the same color cup.
- 5
Invite the child to paint.
- 6
Show how to unclip the painting and place it on the drying rack.
- 7
Wipe the easel with a damp sponge and hang up the apron.
Extensions, easiest to hardest
- Add a second color
- Try different brush sizes
- Paint outdoors on a clipboard
- Paint with watercolors at a table
Control of error
Each brush matches its paint cup by color; drips on the easel show the need to wipe the brush.
Ready to move on when the child…
- Completes the full routine without help
- Keeps each brush in its own color
- Cleans the easel after use