Birch Tree Lesson

5th Grade Birch Tree Lesson

1 Hour Long

Supplies Needed:

Blue Painters Tape (we used 2 sizes)

Multi Media White Paper

Tempura Paints

Acrylic Paints

Large Paint Brush

Sponge Type Paint Brush

Assorted Container Lids

Paint Palette we used

Step one: Using your painter tape lay it on your white paper (we went to the top/bottom of our paper) 

TIP: in order to easily remove the tape and prevent it from ripping your paper- tear the tape you intend to use and stick in on your shirt or pants before applying to your paper(this is make it less sticky and way easier to remove)

Step Two: We used Tempura paint for this part.  Start with the lightest color and blend in the colors using your paintbrush

Step Three- We gathered a few lids and painted the tips- then we pushed them on the painting.  We did various sizes around the painting.  We did some in the center and others going off the page.  

Step Four: We added white dots using the paintbrush shown above

Step Five- Remove your tape

Step Six- add a LITTLE bit of paint to your paintbrush

Step Seven- add black to the sides and center of your birch tree.

Whimsical Christmas Trees

Whimsical Christmas Tree

2nd and 3rd grade 

Supply List:

Paper

Water Colors

Oil Pastels

Black Sharpie

Pencil

Paint Brush

Water

Glitter (optional) 

Step one: Draw your design.  Use a sharpie and outline everything except the swirls as shown.

Step two: using oil pastels color in the design.

Step three: Use water colors to paint the background. You can paint over the oil pastels (they are water resistant)

Add glitter if you want.

Pointillism Fall Tree

Pointillism Fall Tree

This fall tree is perfect for K-1st grade.

Supplies Needed:

Acrylic Paint

Pencil

Paint Palate

Paint Brush

White sheet of paper (I choose heavy cardstock 9×12)

Lots of Q-Tips

Step 1:  Using a pencil have children draw a circle covering the top half of their paper

Step 2: Using a pencil have children draw a simple tree with a few branches

Step 3: Using a paintbrush have the children paint the tree and branches

Step 4: Using Q-tips start filing in the circle part of the tree.- Make sure some of their leaves are falling and on the ground.