Story Behind Paintings - 4 Hour Class

For art today, I decided to do something basic. We used paint brushes and paint. The children were focused on creating their own masterpieces. Once they were done, I encouraged them to tell me something about their paintings. The children’s story behind their paintings, gave me a chance to get to know them better and understand things through their perspective.

Linden: This is my rainbow box.

Jayden: My easter egg.

Mia: This is you, Teacher Patricia, in pigtails with a heart. Because you are happy.

Fraser: This is the ocean.

Jerome: Me playing under the rainbow and a fire truck.

Chelsea: I used red and blue because they are my favorite colors.

Keane: This is fire outside and the fire truck needs to come.

Elliot: I used all my favorite colors to cover my paper.

Until next time,

Patricia

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