DESCRIPTION:
This activity facilitates creation and artistic freedom of expression. Children can use their inspiration to the fullest.
OUTCOMES:
- Increasing artistic self-confidence
- Enhancing creative expression
DURATION: 25 minutes
MATERIALS:
- Paper
- Watercolors
SKILLS RELATED:
- Managing fear
- Self-expression
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Step 1: The children are asked to read a very famous artistic quote ’Painting is just another way of keeping a diary’ - Pablo Picasso.
- Step 2: Pupils are asked to use the watercolors and paint what they understand from the famous artistic quote without being afraid of their imagination. At the end, their paintings are shared within the classroom (or outside) and they give a very brief argumentation on the ‘message’ painted.
Tips:
- Let the children use their imagination to the fullest without being afraid that they might make a mistake.
- Pay attention to their ability to understand the quote from their artistic point of view.
REFLECTION:
- What are my greatest personal and artistic strengths?
- What are some areas in which I can improve?
- Where do I see myself in three years?
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