Interactive Art Storytime
Merges storytelling with art creation.
Description : Using simple stories as a prompt, toddlers create art projects that reflect the narrative. This activity enhances listening skills, creativity, and visual interpretation.
Category : Art
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Getting Started with Story and Art
Section 1: Welcome to Storytime
- Lesson 1: Listening to the Tale
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to the Tale
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Simple Picture
- Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Drawing a Simple Picture
Section 2: Exploring the Story
- Lesson 1: Identifying Main Characters
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Main Characters
- Lesson 2: Sketching Basic Figures
- Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Sketching Basic Figures
Section 3: Recognizing Emotions Through Art
- Lesson 1: Listening for Emotions in the Story
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening for Emotions in the Story
- Lesson 2: Drawing Happy and Sad Faces
- Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 Drawing Happy and Sad Faces
Section 4: Understanding the Setting
- Lesson 1: Listening to the Story’s Setting
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 Listening to the Story’s Setting
- Lesson 2: Sketching a Simple Landscape
- Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Sketching a Simple Landscape
Section 5: Bringing Story Elements Together
- Lesson 1: Combining Characters and Setting
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Combining Characters and Setting
- Lesson 2: Creating a Story Scene Drawing
- Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Creating a Story Scene Drawing
Module 2: Characters Come Alive
Section 1: Meet the Characters
- Lesson 1: Listening to Character Introductions
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to Character Introductions
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Favorite Character
- Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Drawing a Favorite Character
Section 2: Exploring Character Features
- Lesson 1: Identifying Key Features
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Key Features
- Lesson 2: Drawing Unique Details
- Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Drawing Unique Details
Section 3: Expressing Character Emotions
- Lesson 1: Listening for Feelings in the Story
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening for Feelings in the Story
- Lesson 2: Sketching Fun Expressions
- Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Sketching Fun Expressions
Section 4: Bringing Movement to Characters
- Lesson 1: Listening to Active Story Moments
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Listening to Active Story Moments
- Lesson 2: Drawing Characters in Motion
- Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drawing Characters in Motion
Section 5: Celebrating Character Moments
- Lesson 1: Understanding Character Roles
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Understanding Character Roles
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Story Moment
- Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Drawing a Story Moment
Module 3: Magical Settings
Section 1: Discovering the Setting
- Lesson 1: Listening to the Story’s Place
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to the Story’s Place
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Simple Background
- Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Drawing a Simple Background
Section 2: Exploring Nature and Surroundings
- Lesson 1: Listening to Environmental Sounds in the Story
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Listening to Environmental Sounds in the Story
- Lesson 2: Sketching Trees and Clouds
- Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Sketching Trees and Clouds
Section 3: Discovering Indoor Spaces
- Lesson 1: Listening to Indoor Story Scenes
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening to Indoor Story Scenes
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Cozy Room
- Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Drawing a Cozy Room
Section 4: Imagining Mystical Places
- Lesson 1: Listening to Magical Descriptions
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Listening to Magical Descriptions
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Fantasy Landscape
- Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drawing a Fantasy Landscape
Section 5: Blending Story and Environment
- Lesson 1: Combining Story Elements with a Setting
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 Combining Story Elements with a Setting
- Lesson 2: Creating a Mixed Setting Drawing
- Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Creating a Mixed Setting Drawing
Module 4: Colors and Imagination
Section 1: Introduction to Colors
- Lesson 1: Listening to Colorful Descriptions
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening to Colorful Descriptions
- Lesson 2: Exploring Basic Colors in Art
- Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring Basic Colors in Art
Section 2: Discovering Color Mixing
- Lesson 1: Listening to Vibrant Story Moments
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Listening to Vibrant Story Moments
- Lesson 2: Simple Color Mixing Activity
- Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Simple Color Mixing Activity
Section 3: Expressing Feelings Through Color
- Lesson 1: Listening for Mood in the Story
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening for Mood in the Story
- Lesson 2: Using Warm and Cool Colors in Art
- Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Using Warm and Cool Colors in Art
Section 4: Playing with Simple Patterns
- Lesson 1: Listening for Repeating Motifs
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Listening for Repeating Motifs
- Lesson 2: Drawing Basic Patterns
- Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drawing Basic Patterns
Section 5: Bringing Color to Life in a Scene
- Lesson 1: Merging Colors and Story Characters
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Merging Colors and Story Characters
- Lesson 2: Creating a Colorful Story Scene
- Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Creating a Colorful Story Scene
Module 5: Creating Your Art Story
Section 1: Planning Your Story
- Lesson 1: Listening and Brainstorming Ideas
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Listening and Brainstorming Ideas
- Lesson 2: Sketching Initial Concepts
- Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Sketching Initial Concepts
Section 2: Choosing Characters and Settings
- Lesson 1: Identifying Favorite Story Elements
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Identifying Favorite Story Elements
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Favorite Character or Setting
- Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Drawing a Favorite Character or Setting
Section 3: Adding Details to Your Art
- Lesson 1: Listening for Story Details
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Listening for Story Details
- Lesson 2: Enhancing Your Drawing with Details
- Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Enhancing Your Drawing with Details
Section 4: Integrating Story and Art
- Lesson 1: Listening and Combining Story Elements
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Listening and Combining Story Elements
- Lesson 2: Drawing a Unified Story Picture
- Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Drawing a Unified Story Picture
Section 5: Show and Tell
- Lesson 1: Preparing Your Art Story Presentation
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Preparing Your Art Story Presentation
- Lesson 2: Sharing Your Interactive Art Story
- Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Sharing Your Interactive Art Story