Finger Painting Fiesta

          Module 1: Colorful Beginnings

Section 1: Meet the Colors
- Lesson 1: Discovering Red
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discovering Red – Toddlers explore the bright and bold nature of red through simple finger painting.
- Lesson 2: Discovering Blue
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Discovering Blue – Children learn how to create blue using non‐toxic finger paints while engaging their senses.

Section 2: Primary Palette
- Lesson 1: Exploring Yellow
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Exploring Yellow – Young artists experience the sunny hue of yellow and practice spreading paint with their fingers.
- Lesson 2: Mixing Primary Colors
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Mixing Primary Colors – Toddlers enjoy a gentle introduction to mixing red, blue, and yellow to see subtle changes in color.

Section 3: Bright Brushstrokes
- Lesson 1: Simple Finger Swirls
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Simple Finger Swirls – Children experiment with swirling motions to create playful patterns.
- Lesson 2: Basic Finger Printing
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Finger Printing – Toddlers create handprints and finger impressions, exploring their tactile connection with art.

Section 4: Color Exploration
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Mixing
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Mixing – Young learners combine small amounts of paint to see how colors blend together.
- Lesson 2: Observing New Shades
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Observing New Shades – Children note simple differences in hues as they experiment with mixed colors.

Section 5: Creative Play
- Lesson 1: Free Finger Painting Fun
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Free Finger Painting Fun – Toddlers have time to explore their creativity freely with minimal guidance.
- Lesson 2: Telling a Color Story
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Telling a Color Story – Young artists create a simple narrative using their colorful finger paintings.

Module 2: Mix It Up!

Section 1: Basic Mixing Techniques
- Lesson 1: Gentle Mixing Movements
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Gentle Mixing Movements – Toddlers learn to gently blend colors with their fingers in a playful manner.
- Lesson 2: Understanding Paint Consistency
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Understanding Paint Consistency – Children observe how different amounts of paint interact during mixing.

Section 2: Magenta Moments
- Lesson 1: Creating Soft Magenta
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating Soft Magenta – A fun session to introduce a secondary color by mixing red with a touch of blue.
- Lesson 2: Blending to New Hues
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Blending to New Hues – Toddlers experiment with blending and observe gradual changes in color.

Section 3: Orange Outburst
- Lesson 1: Crafting Orange Shades
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Crafting Orange Shades – Young learners mix red and yellow to create various shades of orange.
- Lesson 2: Playful Orange Patterns
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Playful Orange Patterns – Toddlers use their new orange hues to create simple patterns.

Section 4: Green Garden
- Lesson 1: Mixing Blue and Yellow for Green
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Mixing Blue and Yellow for Green – Children learn the basics of color mixing to produce green.
- Lesson 2: Painting a Simple Leaf
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Painting a Simple Leaf – Young artists practice using green to create a simple leaf shape.

Section 5: Purple Play
- Lesson 1: Creating Purple from Red and Blue
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating Purple from Red and Blue – Toddlers experiment with combining red and blue to see purple emerge.
- Lesson 2: Finger Tracing Purple Patterns
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Finger Tracing Purple Patterns – Children use their fingers to trace fun patterns with their new purple paint.

Module 3: Shapes & Lines

Section 1: Basic Shapes
- Lesson 1: Drawing Circles with Fingers
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Drawing Circles with Fingers – Toddlers use their fingers to create simple circular shapes on paper.
- Lesson 2: Crafting Squares and Rectangles
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Crafting Squares and Rectangles – Children practice forming basic square and rectangular shapes.

Section 2: Fun with Lines
- Lesson 1: Drawing Straight Lines
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Drawing Straight Lines – A guided exploration of drawing simple straight lines using finger painting.
- Lesson 2: Creating Wavy and Curvy Lines
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Creating Wavy and Curvy Lines – Young artists experiment with fluid, wavy lines for a fun effect.

Section 3: Colorful Shapes Collage
- Lesson 1: Arranging Shapes with Colors
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Arranging Shapes with Colors – Toddlers combine different shapes and colors to form a collage.
- Lesson 2: Finger Painting Shapes
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Finger Painting Shapes – Children solidify their understanding by painting shapes with their fingers.

Section 4: Simple Patterns
- Lesson 1: Creating Repeating Dot Patterns
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Creating Repeating Dot Patterns – Toddlers use finger prints to make simple dot patterns.
- Lesson 2: Simple Line Patterns
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Simple Line Patterns – Young learners explore basic repeating patterns with lines.

Section 5: Design and Play
- Lesson 1: Composing a Simple Landscape
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Composing a Simple Landscape – Children create a very basic landscape using simple shapes and lines.
- Lesson 2: Finger Painting a Patterned Scene
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Finger Painting a Patterned Scene – Toddlers design a scene incorporating patterned elements for fun.

Module 4: Tactile Adventures

Section 1: Sensory Exploration
- Lesson 1: Exploring Textures with Finger Imprints
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring Textures with Finger Imprints – Young artists enjoy the tactile experience as they press fingers onto paper.
- Lesson 2: Feeling Different Paint Consistencies
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Feeling Different Paint Consistencies – Toddlers compare light, thin paint with slightly thicker applications.

Section 2: Hand and Finger Prints
- Lesson 1: Creating a Handprint Flower
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating a Handprint Flower – Children use their full hand to stamp out a simple flower design.
- Lesson 2: Forming Fingerprint Trees
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Forming Fingerprint Trees – Toddlers make tree shapes by using individual finger prints as leaves.

Section 3: Exploring Basic Tools
- Lesson 1: Using Fingertips as Brushes
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Using Fingertips as Brushes – Young learners experiment with different parts of their hand to create varied marks.
- Lesson 2: Introducing Simple Tools for Texture
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introducing Simple Tools for Texture – Children explore incorporating safe, tactile tools into finger painting.

Section 4: Mix and Match Marks
- Lesson 1: Combining Finger and Brush Marks
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Combining Finger and Brush Marks – Toddlers learn to layer different types of marks in a single artwork.
- Lesson 2: Observing Texture Variations
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Observing Texture Variations – A playful session of comparing smooth and bumpy textures achieved through painting.

Section 5: Fun with Movement
- Lesson 1: Finger Dance on Paper
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Finger Dance on Paper – Children move their fingers freely to create spontaneous, joyful marks.
- Lesson 2: Telling a Tactile Story
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Telling a Tactile Story – Toddlers use texture and mark-making to narrate a simple, imaginative story.

Module 5: Creative Gallery

Section 1: Art Display Basics
- Lesson 1: Simple Layouts for Art
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Simple Layouts for Art – Young artists explore how their finger paintings can be arranged and displayed.
- Lesson 2: Creating a Mini Collage
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating a Mini Collage – Toddlers practice assembling several art pieces into a fun collage.

Section 2: Storytelling Through Colors
- Lesson 1: Creating a Color Story
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating a Color Story – Children learn to use colors to narrate simple ideas or feelings.
- Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions with Art
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Expressing Emotions with Art – Toddlers identify and express basic emotions through their finger-painted work.

Section 3: Sharing and Celebrating Art
- Lesson 1: Presenting a Masterpiece
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Presenting a Masterpiece – Young artists share their favorite finger paintings with a small group.
- Lesson 2: Simple Art Appreciation
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Art Appreciation – Toddlers learn to recognize and celebrate the creativity in their peers’ artworks.

Section 4: Final Project Preparation
- Lesson 1: Planning a Finger Painting Project
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Planning a Finger Painting Project – Children engage in a guided plan for a simple, final art project.
- Lesson 2: Sketching Simple Ideas
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Sketching Simple Ideas – Toddlers practice making basic sketches that they will transform into finger paintings.

Section 5: Art Celebration
- Lesson 1: Group Finger Painting Fun
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Group Finger Painting Fun – Young artists collaborate on a large-scale finger painting to celebrate their work.
- Lesson 2: Review and Art Party
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Review and Art Party – A joyful wrap-up session where children review their learning and celebrate with a mini art party.