Hooray the fish
Students will create colorful fish painting with an emphasis on aesthetic, pattern and color. These compositions will allow students to experiment with watercolors techniques and create images that from imagination. Students will read the story Horray for fish by Lucy Cousins and The Rainbow Fish from Marcus Pfister.
Hooray the fish
Kindergarten Lesson
Medium: Crayon and Water Color
What kind of fish is in the book?
What is your favorite type of fish?
Did you think is important to share with your friend?
How can pictures tell a story?
Are patterns, line and color important in art?
STEP 1: Reading
The teacher will read the book ‘Hooray for Fish!’ and engage in a conversation about patterns in fish.
STEP 2: Drawing
Students use crayons to draw the world under the sea.
STEP 3: Demonstration
The teacher demonstrates how to use watercolor over crayon.
STEP 4: Painting
Students will use watercolor paint over crayon.
