Everyday Colors
Exploring colors in the environment helps children connect visual literacy to everyday life.
- Framework: IPC
- Unit: Community Helpers
- Learning area: Visual and Creative Arts
- Level: Levels 1-3
Objectives
- Identify and use common colors in a community-themed art project
Materials
- Paints or crayons
- Paper
- Photos of community places (stores, vehicles)
Instructions
1. Show community scenes and identify colors.
2. Have students draw a community scene using colors discussed.
3. Label or circle colors on each child's work.
Educator tip
Ask students to point out colors they see on their way to school too.
Assessment
Evaluate color use and vocabulary accuracy.
More from Community Helpers
- Shape Paint
- Community Collage
- Beanbag Toss!
- Oh the Things I Can Be!
- Animals at the Zoo
- Nature Walk
- One to One Correspondence
- Nursery Rhymes
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