In this blog, I want to share some fun ways to combine arts and crafts with beloved children’s storybooks! Sometimes, it can be challenging to envision how to teach art to children. However, I assure you that it’s much more enjoyable and straightforward than you might think. By incorporating a captivating storybook into your lesson, the experience becomes even more engaging. I am excited to share an inventive idea that originated in my art class. This concept has been well-received on Instagram and Facebook, with many parents, bloggers, and Montessori guides sharing their inspiring stories about how children enthusiastically embraced my art activity using the book “Harold and the Purple Crayon” to learn basic drawing elements.
Quotes About Art Activity
Some Montessori parents and guides have written to me to say…
“My son is obsessed with all his purple art supplies!”
“We read the book together, and I created a fun art space for drawing with various types of purple crayons. Thank you for such a great idea; my daughter loved it!”
“My son loves doodling, and this book was an instant hit. In fact, he started drawing parts of the story!”
“My child adores purple, and this was such a fun adventure for them.”
“I loved how easy it was to set up just by reading the book and selecting purple art supplies we had around the house.”
Combine Art & Story Books
One of my favorite things to do is combine children’s story books with art activities. If you would like to learn more on how to do this check out this free training How To Theme Art Activities With Story Books. This Montessori video training will show you how simple this concept can be.
Recently I had a chance to to take this into an 3-6 classroom in Vietnam. Wow what fun we had after story time.
To set up this Montessori art activity, all you have to do is gather some purple drawing mediums such as:
- Crayons
- Oil Pastels
- Dot Stampers
- Markers
- Color Pencils
- Paint
- Ink Stamp
- Tempera Paint Sticks
This variety of supplies will offer a range of creative options for your child to explore and enjoy.
Any Color Or Purple Will Work
You can begin with a purple crayon, but feel free to use any color you prefer. Usually, when I introduce this activity, my young students may opt for different colors they enjoy. Allow your students to select any color they prefer, even if you initially provided only purple. The goal is to encourage doodling and drawing in whichever way they find most engaging.
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Introduce Purple Art Activity To Any Age
Setting up a Montessori toddler art shelf to introduce the color purple can be a fantastic educational experience. Whether you’re teaching colors to young students or engaging elementary kids, this versatile story appeals to various age groups. By reading the book repeatedly and introducing different colors like orange, red, or green, you can spark creativity and interest. Incorporating a range of easy-to-use mediums and focusing on one color can help emphasize key concepts. Providing guidance on creating lines, textures, patterns, and shapes with purple materials offers a fun and creative approach to introducing isolated colors in a playful learning environment.
You can find this cute book Harold and The Purple Crayon – Story Book in book stores, barnes and nobles, amazon, used online book stores.
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Blowing purple with a straw creates so many fun shapes.
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