Make It with Paint
Crafts for kids Series
What’s inside...
Paint helps children learn new skills through various artistic techniques including printing, stencilling, and painting. It includes over 30 projects with simple, clear instructions and detailed illustrations. The projects utilize easily obtainable and safe materials.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
4-8
Length
96 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What colors do you feel are used most in the book, and what emotions do they make you feel?
If you could add a page to the book, what would you paint and why?
How do you think the characters feel about their creations, and what makes you think that?
Which painting from the book is your favorite and what do you like about it?
How do you think using different colors can change the way a painting looks?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, use a calm and curious tone to encourage your child to explore their thoughts and feelings about the story.
Point to specific illustrations in the book and ask your child to describe what they see and how it makes them feel, fostering a deeper understanding and connection to the artwork.
Encourage your child to express their own creativity by suggesting they draw or paint a scene inspired by the book after the conversation.
Validate your child’s feelings and thoughts about the book’s themes to build their confidence in expressing themselves and their interpretation of art.
Relate the book’s themes to real-life situations or personal family experiences to make the content more relatable and engaging for your child.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Creativity and Imagination
Explanation: Tony Smart's 'Make It with Paint' encourages children to express themselves through different painting techniques. This book inspires children to explore the endless possibilities of their imagination.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by engaging in art projects at school or at home, enhancing their creative skills and fostering a sense of personal expression.
Example Lesson: Persistence and Resilience
Explanation: 'Make It with Paint' demonstrates the importance of persistence as children encounter challenges while learning new painting techniques.
Real-World Application: This lesson can be applied in daily life as children face academic and social challenges, teaching them to persist and adapt despite difficulties.
Example Lesson: Attention to Detail
Explanation: The book highlights the significance of paying attention to detail through careful selection of colors and attention to brush strokes.
Real-World Application: Children can utilize this skill in their schoolwork and other activities, leading to improved quality of work and better problem-solving skills.
Example Lesson: Problem Solving
Explanation: Through the creative process, children learn to make decisions and solve problems when their artistic creations don’t initially match their visions.
Real-World Application: Problem-solving skills gained from artistic expression can help children navigate challenges in other subjects such as math and science, and in everyday life scenarios.
Example Lesson: Appreciation for Art
Explanation: By engaging with 'Make It with Paint', children develop an appreciation for the visual arts and learn about various artistic styles and histories.
Real-World Application: This appreciation can enhance cultural awareness and empathy in children, as they learn about and understand diverse perspectives and histories through art.