Mouse Paint Primary Colors Art Lesson for Kindergarten and Elementary Students

Bring the beloved book Mouse Paint to life in your elementary art room! 🐭🎨 This lesson is the perfect way to introduce students to primary colors, color mixing, and painting techniques. Not only are the finished projects absolutely adorable, but the hands-on creative process ensures that every child creates their own unique work of art—with no templates or cookie-cutter results. Designed for Kindergarten and early elementary students, this project is engaging, literature-based, and sure to spark joy in your classroom.

This project takes approximately 3 class periods to complete, making it an excellent short unit on color theory and painting skills.

The digital PDF for this lesson includes:

• Step-by-step instructions with full color photos
  
• Lesson objectives
  
• Artist background information on Beatrix Potter and Jill Barklem
  
• 4 picture book recommendations for cross-curricular connections
  
• Kid-friendly color theory videos and resources
  
• Supplies needed for the project
  
• Vocabulary words
  
• Student work examples
  
• Helpful tips & tricks
  
• National Art Standards
  

Recommended Materials:

• 9 x 12 white drawing paper
  
• 6 x 9 white paper (cut from a 9 x 12 sheet)
  
• Red, yellow, and blue tempera paint
  
• Individual palette or paper plate
  
• Pencil
  
• Pink and grey oil pastels
  
• Scissors
  
• Glue
  
• 3 small cardboard squares
  
• Paintbrush
  

Terms & Use:
Please note, in purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of Kaitlyn Edington and licensed to you only for classroom/personal use. I, Kaitlyn Edington, retain the copyright, and reserve all rights to this product.

This lesson is intended for classroom use only and may not be claimed or resold as your own.