Lesson Plan
Color Mixing Adventure
Students will identify primary and secondary colors by mixing paints and discussing how color combinations influence mood in artwork.
Understanding color mixing builds foundational art skills and enhances students' creativity and emotional expression through color choices.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials and Review Resources
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up Brainstorm
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore the Color Wheel
5 minutes
Step 3
Mixing Paint Swatches
15 minutes
Step 4
Discuss Color Moods
3 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down Reflection
2 minutes
Slide Deck
Color Wheel Discovery
Primary Colors
The Color Wheel
Creating Secondary Colors
Secondary Colors and Mood
Color in Art
Mixing Prediction
Reflection
Activity
Warm Up
