Color Mixing Magic
Introduces the concept of color blending with hands-on experiments.
Description : Using safe, washable paints, toddlers experiment with mixing colors to create new hues, learning basic principles of color theory in a playful way.
Category : Art
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Color Wonders – The Basics
Section 1: What Are Colors?
- Lesson 1: Exploring a Rainbow
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Exploring a Rainbow
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Simple Colors
Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recognizing Simple Colors
Section 2: Colors Around Us
- Lesson 1: Spotting Colors Outdoors
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Spotting Colors Outdoors
- Lesson 2: Finding Colors in Everyday Life
Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Finding Colors in Everyday Life
Section 3: Primary Colors Introduction
- Lesson 1: Meeting Red, Blue, and Yellow
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Meeting Red, Blue, and Yellow
- Lesson 2: Why Primary Colors Matter
Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Why Primary Colors Matter
Section 4: Painting Supplies and Safety
- Lesson 1: Using Washable Paint Safely
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Using Washable Paint Safely
- Lesson 2: Fun with Brushes and Tools
Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Fun with Brushes and Tools
Section 5: Getting Ready for Mixing
- Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Art Space
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Setting Up Your Art Space
- Lesson 2: Introduction to Color Mixing Tools
Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Introduction to Color Mixing Tools
Module 2: Exploring Primary Colors
Section 1: Discovering Red
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Color Red
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Understanding the Color Red
- Lesson 2: Red in Nature and Art
Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Red in Nature and Art
Section 2: Discovering Blue
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Color Blue
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Understanding the Color Blue
- Lesson 2: Blue Around Us
Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Blue Around Us
Section 3: Discovering Yellow
- Lesson 1: Understanding the Color Yellow
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding the Color Yellow
- Lesson 2: Yellow in Everyday Scenes
Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Yellow in Everyday Scenes
Section 4: Celebrating Primary Colors Together
- Lesson 1: Looking at Primary Color Patterns
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Looking at Primary Color Patterns
- Lesson 2: Using Primary Colors in Simple Art
Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Using Primary Colors in Simple Art
Section 5: Fun with Primary Colors
- Lesson 1: Creative Play with Red, Blue, and Yellow
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creative Play with Red, Blue, and Yellow
- Lesson 2: Making a Primary Color Collage
Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Making a Primary Color Collage
Module 3: Creating Secondary Colors
Section 1: Introduction to Secondary Colors
- Lesson 1: What Are Secondary Colors?
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Are Secondary Colors?
- Lesson 2: Meeting Green, Orange, and Purple
Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Meeting Green, Orange, and Purple
Section 2: Mixing to Make Green
- Lesson 1: Combining Blue and Yellow
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Combining Blue and Yellow
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Different Shades of Green
Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Different Shades of Green
Section 3: Mixing to Make Orange
- Lesson 1: Combining Red and Yellow
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Combining Red and Yellow
- Lesson 2: Discovering Fun Shades of Orange
Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Discovering Fun Shades of Orange
Section 4: Mixing to Make Purple
- Lesson 1: Combining Red and Blue
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Combining Red and Blue
- Lesson 2: Exploring Different Purples
Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exploring Different Purples
Section 5: Celebrating Secondary Colors
- Lesson 1: Creating Patterns with Mixed Colors
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Creating Patterns with Mixed Colors
- Lesson 2: Drawing with Your New Colors
Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Drawing with Your New Colors
Module 4: Discovering Color Combinations
Section 1: Warm and Cool Colors
- Lesson 1: Identifying Warm Colors
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Warm Colors
- Lesson 2: Identifying Cool Colors
Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying Cool Colors
Section 2: Simple Color Pairing
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Color Combinations
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Color Combinations
- Lesson 2: Matching Colors in Art Projects
Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Matching Colors in Art Projects
Section 3: Bright and Soft Colors
- Lesson 1: Exploring Color Intensity
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Exploring Color Intensity
- Lesson 2: Using Bold Versus Soft Colors in Art
Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Using Bold Versus Soft Colors in Art
Section 4: Learning About Color Harmony
- Lesson 1: Simple Ideas of Color Balance
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Simple Ideas of Color Balance
- Lesson 2: Creating Harmonious Paintings
Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Harmonious Paintings
Section 5: Colors in Nature and Seasons
- Lesson 1: Observing Seasonal Colors
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Observing Seasonal Colors
- Lesson 2: Drawing Nature with Different Colors
Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Drawing Nature with Different Colors
Module 5: Expressing with Color
Section 1: Creative Brush Strokes
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Different Brush Movements
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Experimenting with Different Brush Movements
- Lesson 2: Creating Textures with Brush Strokes
Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Creating Textures with Brush Strokes
Section 2: Telling Stories with Colors
- Lesson 1: Using Colors to Represent Emotions
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Using Colors to Represent Emotions
- Lesson 2: Drawing Your Favorite Things in Color
Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Drawing Your Favorite Things in Color
Section 3: Revisiting Color Mixing
- Lesson 1: Recap of Primary and Secondary Mixing
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Recap of Primary and Secondary Mixing
- Lesson 2: Creating New Hues Through Mixing
Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating New Hues Through Mixing
Section 4: Making Simple Color Collages
- Lesson 1: Cutting and Gluing Colored Paper
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Cutting and Gluing Colored Paper
- Lesson 2: Assembling a Collage Project
Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Assembling a Collage Project
Section 5: Art Show and Tell
- Lesson 1: Presenting Your Color Creations
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Presenting Your Color Creations
- Lesson 2: Celebrating Art with Friends and Family
Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating Art with Friends and Family