Tissue Paper Rainbows II

Layering translucent paper explores color mixing.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
• Level: Level 1

Objectives

• Students will layer tissue paper to explore how colors overlap and blend.

Materials

• Colored tissue paper
• glue
• cardstock

Instructions

1. Tear tissue into pieces.

2. Glue overlapping layers onto cardstock.

3. Hold up to light and describe blends.

Educator tip

Introduce vocabulary like translucent and opaque.

Assessment

Observe use of color vocabulary and layering technique.

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