Color Matching with Art

I printed out these art cards through http:///www.montessoriforeveryone.com

and laminated them. I also used some paint samples that I've collected from various home stores. You can have a matching game with just the printed pictures or search for a particular color using the paint sample cards. You can then extend the activity to providing some art history. :)

Art Therapy for Kids

Great information on art therapy for kids!

Art therapy for Children

Art and Music Day!

Enjoy an Art and Music day! Provide some various center activities with classical music (Bach, Beethoven, Mozart) in the background. Here are some examples of centers: (I'd suggest using about 4-6 centers)

**Basket of Art images (2 of each...Monet, Van Gogh, Rodin, Renoir, Degas...etc) for a matching memory game.
**Box of Kids Art Books
**Watercolor painting table with paints, brushes and watercolor paper
**Box of kids musical instruments on a small rug...drums, maracas, mini harp, triangle
**Matching game with musical note flashcards
**Crossword Puzzle with Art words
**Chalkboard/Whiteboard area for creative drawing
**Floor paper/Washable markers
**Crafty activity/glue and cutting
**Color mixing activity with water and food coloring. Give directions on how to make green with yellow and blue, etc. (might be a good activity for the porch)

Explore Art: Lesson #5

"Mona Lisa"

by Leonardo Da Vinci

Do you know where Leonardo Da Vinci was from?

Do you think the lady in the painting is happy?

Do you think this painting is old or new?

Explore Art: Lesson #4

"Branching Out"

by Stacey Zimmerman

What would you name this painting?

Does this painting make you feel sad or happy?

Do you think the trees have just lost their leaves for winter?

Is this at sunset or sunrise?

Do you think it is cool or warm outside?

Explore Art: Lesson #3

"Warmth"

by Stacey Zimmerman

How many trees do you see?

How many colors are in this painting?

What season do you think this is? Why?

How does this painting make you feel?

Explore Art: Lesson #2

"Roots of Life"

By Stacey Zimmerman

What do you see in this painting?

What season do you think this is?

How many trees are there?

Do you think the trees are dancing? Branches blowing in the wind?

Does this painting make you feel happy?