![CANADA TO ME – Shape, Pattern, Balance](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/canada-to-me-shape-pattern-balance/7bea68ff96a80fff687fe6720ee51f66-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Project Paint - 6 Count
- Crayola Marker & Watercolour Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm
- Crayola Paintbrushes - 5 Count
- Water Containers
- Paper Towels
- Cotton Tips
- Paper Plates for Palettes - 1 per student
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/0b9321ea8a0da4d5d2cc253d9043fd0c-stepSml.png)
- Arrange several colours of paint on your palette.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/88d38cf6edf60435a3f79514a78d5603-stepSml.png)
- Explore mark making with different colours.
- Use thick lines, thin lines and wavy lines.
- Use big dots, small dots, 1/2 dots to create lines.
- Make up your own rules for different patterns and then make the patterns on your paper.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/541d9f858327621c99ba7bbb0448760f-stepSml.png)
- View your painting with fresh eyes.
- How did you use lines and dots.
- What kinds of lines did you create?
- How did you change the size and direction of the lines and dots in your painting?
- What are the rules for your patterns.
- What do you like best about your painting? Why?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3