![DOT TO DOT – Exploring Pattern, Line and Dot](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/dot-to-dot-exploring-pattern-line-and-dot/1c8b40a3992c08699561618d4b0498ec-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Tempera Paint
- Crayola Washable No-Run Glue
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Fine Line Markers
- Bristol Board - 16.5 cm x 30.5 cm (6" x 12") - 2 pieces per student
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/0e24d0e2e30a4a597cad8b214940a853-stepSml.png)
- Draw a fat snake the full length of the paper.
- Divide the snake into about 9 evenly spaced sections.
- This will be your value scale.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5d8f7dc2f020eac28b028c389418eaed-stepSml.png)
- Choose a primary colour and white to work with.
- Place a small amount of paint on the palette.
- Paint the tip of the snake white.
- Then mix a tiny bit of the primary colour into the white to make the palest tint.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/363add0139e865a18c36fba966ffc5cd-stepSml.png)
- Gradually add more colour to the tint you just mixed to make the next section slightly darker.
- Continue painting the sections of the scale.
- End with the primary colour unmixed.
- Allow the painting to dry.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c56502b1b6497bbf6711fc4d1a2238a0-stepSml.png)
- Use black marker to decorate the snake with interesting line patterns.
- Make up your own or try using Zentangle patterns.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5d1a73ce58caa0079cb3b163278c6588-stepSml.png)
- Add some glitter glue and other embellishments to complete the snake.
- Use this artwork for the cover of a book.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/fb5acfd713510f049d33059e9dab60f0-stepSml.png)
- Place a popsicle stick at the left end on the snake painting.
- Mark 2 dots on the inside edge about 2 cm in from each end of the stick.
- Stack papers with the snake painting on top and another piece of Bristol board on the bottom.
- Paper clip all the pages together to hold them in place.
- Use a paper punch to make holes at the dots.
- Make sure the holes go through all the papers.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/6933e4477a9f0184460ca4b5d79a0979-stepSml.png)
- Poke an elastic band from the back to the front through one hole.
- Place the popsicle stick through the loop of the elastic band at the front.
8
![Step 8](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/336dfb38189899bcf209bed59d97bb03-stepSml.png)
- Repeat for the other hole to fasten the book together.
- Write colourful stories and poetry in your book.
Subjects:
Grades:
Grade 3,
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6