Second Grade Painting Course
Course Overview
This course is for parents and teachers in any educational setting who want to bring Painting to second graders. The course is composed of 36 painting lessons that take you from start to finish for each of the 36 paintings. In addition, there are primer lessons to help you understand the materials and techniques used in first grade painting. There are also lessons for how to look back at and review the paintings you have completed with your student(s) so that they will feel good about their creative process and so that they continue to develop positive self-esteem.
What you will learn:
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How to work with the materials: wet paper, watercolors, brush, painting rag/sponge
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How to guide paintings through a "color story" process, by either using the 36 lessons provided in this course, or by taking those lessons as examples and creating your own
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How support the creative process so that children feel joyful and at ease rather than stressed and/or disappointed
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How to review artwork in ways that support openness and imagination rather than judgment and critique, thus fostering a child's sense of self and accomplishment in a positive way.
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To understand that the way we teach any subject, even watercolor painting, can support the second grader in ways far beyond the activity of painting, because you will begin to see this process on a deeper level
What you will receive:
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A thorough materials list (provided below)
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A video preview of the materials listed
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A course introduction and overview
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Primer lessons to understand and practice the wet-on-wet watercolor techniques
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An explanation of how we use simple color-stories to engage the first grade student in creative and playful ways
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36 painting lessons that guide you from start to finish for 36 paintings
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Lessons for how to look back at and review paintings with your second grader
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Additional videos that delve into fundamental pedagogical topics
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Additional articles that explore various pedagogical considerations
What you will need:
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Materials:
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Pigments
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Painting Board
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Watercolor Paper
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Paint Brush
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Painting Rag
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Water Container
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(optional) A container for soaking the paper. (I have sometimes used the bath tub instead.)
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A well-lit area for painting
Who is this course for:
​This course is for homeschool parent-educators as well as teachers in a more traditional setting--or anyone anywhere in between.
Courses also purchased:
Course Content
Start Here
Second Grade Painting: Introduction and Overview
Materials Needed for Painting
Primer Lessons for Watercolor Painting
How to Review Paintings with Students
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Lesson Block One
Lesson 1: Hare and Tortoise
Lesson 2: Lion Face
Lesson 3: North Wind and Sun
Lesson 4: Rooster
Lesson Block Two
Lesson 5: Bat
Lesson 6: Donkey
Lesson 7: Night Sky
Lesson 8: Running Lion
Lesson Block Three
Lesson 9: Fox and Grapes
Lesson 10: Horse
Lesson 11: Goose
Lesson 12: Crow
Lesson Block Four
Lesson 13: Corn
Lesson 14: Sheep and Shepherd
Lesson 15: Fox Unafraid
Lesson 16: Snowperson
Lesson Block Five
Lesson 17: Peacock
Lesson 18: Dragon
Lesson 19: Francis and the Birds
Lesson 20: Rose
Lesson Block Six
Lesson 21: Fig Tree
Lesson 22: Donkey and Lion
Lesson 23: Wolf
Lesson 24: Night Owl
Lesson Block Seven
Lesson 25: Cascades
Lesson 26: Handful of Roses
Lesson 27: Fire
Lesson 28: Swaddled Baby
Lesson Block Eight
Lesson 29: Flowers
Lesson 30: Chick
Lesson 31: Mountain Range and Cloud
Lesson 32: Bird in Trees
Lesson Block Nine
Lesson 33: Castle
Lesson 34: Wading the Flood
Lesson Block Ten
Lesson 35: Bird in Nest
Lesson 36: Caterpillar
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Additional Resources
Pedagogical Videos
Pedagogical Articles
Appreciation Message
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Waldorf Painting Course
Second Grade
This course is composed of 36 2nd grade painting lessons that take you from start to finish for each of the 36 paintings. You are on your way to simple, easy to use lessons. Once you purchase the course you will have access to all of the videos and can begin your Waldorf journey now!
$148
