Photos: C. Wright
KNOCK KNOCK
Who’s there?
Brush.
Brush who?
Brush-ing up on my art skills.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Check here for the answer keys: KEY Easy Art Word Search
AUDIO VISUAL:
Search through your child’s DVD/ video collection or your favourite streaming channel or visit your local library before hand to find your child’s favourite shows with about art or artists. Many libraries carry DVDs of artists biographies.
Whenever you go for a walk in a city or town look for street art. We've seen so many cool murals on buildings, walls, windows, fences...
Use some coloured chalk and make your own street art on paths and sidewalks. Be safe and careful to stay on the sidewalk and away from the road.
Visit a Local Art
Art Scavenger Hunt:
You can go online and research big museums to see what pieces of art are available. When we went to Washington DC I wanted to visit many of the monuments and museums but I also wanted my 4 ½ year old to enjoy himself and of course behave. By going online and I cut and paste various pieces of art (and monuments) and made a worksheet for him to use as a scavenger hunt while we toured. Beside each picture was a box for him to check mark or "x" when he saw the statue etc. It was a big hit and he still likes to look at the hunt glued in a scrapbook.
KNOCK KNOCK
Who’s there?
Easel.
Easel who?
Easel-y the best artist in the family.
MORE FUN
JOKES
KNOCK KNOCK
Who’s there?
Frame.
Frame who?
Frame-ing a new perspective.
WORD SEARCH PUZZLES:
Art Museum Bingo:
Print out a copy of my Art Museum Bingo.
If you suspect your child might not like a trip to an art museum give this a try.
Each child is given his/her own Bingo sheet and can use his/her own judgment when deciding which paintings or art forms cover the various categories (each painting etc. can only be used for one square). This can start discussions of the art as you go through the museum. Ask your child why he/she picked a certain painting as being “sad” or why he/she choose the statue as something he/she would like in his/her bedroom.
COLOURING PAGES:
You can find many free colouring pages online by using your favourite search engine and typing in “Art or Artist Coloring Pages” or print out my Art Supplies Colouring Page.
FIELD TRIP:
Visit a Local Art Museum or Gallery:
Ask each family member to remember his/her top three favourite pieces of art. Then have a great discussion afterwards as every family member talks about their favourites and what they liked about them.
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