I have always found that you can TELL students the do’s and don’t’s of ANYTHING but until they actually put it into practice does it stick. With these two sheets, your students will be able to do just that. Yay!
For over 25 years, I taught elementary art. It didn’t take me long to realize that you have to teach students EVERYTHING. So many of them come to us never having painted before! So how to hold, use and care for a paintbrush is part of the art teacherin’ territory.
I would recommend using sheet protectors so that students can use these over and again. This is a low mess lesson that would be perfect for:
* Intro to Painting! Students of all ages could use a painting intro or reminder when it comes to using paintbrushes.
* Short art classes or half days! With it being winter, I know your teacherin schedule can become a mess. With half days, kids behind on projects, field trips and the rest…a day to just practice painting with the lights dim and some soft music may be just the thing to get everyone back on schedule and reset the painting mood.
And…if you need a little help, I’ve created a painting video to share with your students. Here ya go:
Have fun and happy Paintbrush Practice!
