This is a great fool proof lesson (if you use the right paper) that yields fantastic results for all students. I've posted this lesson previously HERE and HERE.
I normally teach it to Grades 4-6.
All you need is:
photocopy paper (whatever size you like), Sharpies, wax crayons and dark acrylic paint.
Students draw a design of their choice on the photocopy paper. I encourage them to draw large, somewhat simple designs. Tiny, intricate designs don't work well necessarily with this process We're aiming for something big and bold, perhaps with simple patterns as well. You could give a specific theme like flowers, insects, food, etc.
Trace over your drawing with Sharpie. We use paper placemats under our work so the Sharpie doesn't bleed through onto our tables (but if it does, hand sanitizer gets it off - aka: rubbing alcohol!!)
Press hard when you colour. If you don't, this won't work.
Once it's all coloured, the students really enjoy crumpling it up. They get all nervous and it's so cute to see! So crumple it up a couple of times. This creates cracks in the paper that the acrylic paint will stick to.
Painting station- I offer dark blue or purple acrylic paint, watered down.
Cover the entire piece with paint and wipe off immediately!
Wipe off excess with paper towels or damp sponges.
