Explore the textures found in nature through rubbings using drawing and painting materials. Learn about pattern making and the science of water repelling from an oil based substance.

Learn how to draw spirals and discuss where they are found in nature. Learn the difference between clockwise and anti clock wise. Repeat spiral drawing through exploring the use of this pattern in inventive ways. Create an alien exploring the imagination and from being influenced by the patterns in nature. Follow the steps to make a colourful artwork combining materials to learn about water repelling from an oil based substance.

Make a picture of a bird by tracing both hands and use the tracing as a starting point to creating a mixed media artwork of a bird. It is a nice way to create a colourful artwork recording the child’s hand size and shape. discussions of bird species can be incooperated. Learning of the science behind oil and water repelling can be further discussed. experimenting with painting over colourful drawing creates a quick and effective result.

Follow a step by step process to create an effective flock of birds, using shape, colour and line. Drawing several birds allows for drawing skills to develop well. Decisions are made to create unique drawings and develop individual drawing styles.

A step by step drawing process helpful to develop drawing and writing skills and mathematical patterning , for the castle enthusiast. Students then add characters such as knights and princesses and other detail. They then apply colour to complete their image. This task would compliment an historical exploration of castles.

learn about creating a symmetrical shape while making a colourful artwork about riding in a hot air balloon. have fun and experiment with collaging and drawing techniques while your children's imagination is soaring in the sky on a balloon ride.