This week, we read another inspiring book by Eric Carle: The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse. Through this story, we explored how artists use imagination and color to express how they see the world. We learned that just like Eric Carle, artists don’t have to stick to real-life colors—blue horses, purple foxes, and pink elephants are all possible in the world of art!
🎨 Main Activity: Painting Our Favorite Animals in Our Favorite Colors
We asked the children:
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“What is your favorite animal?”
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“What is your favorite color?”
Then we said:
“Today you are going to be an artist! Your animal doesn’t have to be its real color. You can use your imagination—just like Eric Carle!”
Students were encouraged to take ownership of their artwork and think creatively. They had the choice to:
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Draw their animal first, then paint
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Paint first and add details afterward
We celebrated that there’s no one right way—just different ways of expressing ideas. The result? A gallery of colorful, imaginative animals that truly reflected each child’s unique perspective!