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BEST STARTS FOR KIDS

Animal Fur Inspired Artworks

Zebra Couple

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​Some of the skills they will likely develop are:

  • increased hand eye coordination

  • increased hand strength and technique

  • mathematical language linked to colour mixing and shades: lighter and darker

  • increased knowledge of colour blending (making grey)

  • creativity and the joy associated with creativity

  • perseverance

  • refining & trial and error processes

  • the ability to plan then create or not plan and create

  • self-esteem & confidence building

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Some Mathematical Language:

  • blend

  • light

  • lighter

  • lightest

  • dark

  • darker

  • darkest

  • white

  • black

  • primary colour

  • secondary colour

Some Language Linked to Materials and Technique

  • collage: paste, stick, piece, cut, trim, straight, curved

  • paint: line, solid, swish, press, hold, acrylic, oil, water

  • pastels: blend, rub, shade

Refer to Google Images to see different types of animal fur to inspire artworks.

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  • ​Draw attention to and discuss different patterns on animal fur

  • Discuss lines as opposed to blocks of colour

  • Discuss colours in patterns and how to create them

  • Substitute different colours yet maintain the same patterns

  • Repeat portions of the pattern to create yet another different pattern

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N.B. This activity can be done either with acrylic paints and brushes onto any surface or using paper to cut and collage a design

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Feeding a Giraffe
Zebra Pattern Painting

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