Kids Painting
A Science Art Method™ Painting Studio Application By Nature of Art®
Kids Painting is a comprehensive painting curriculum presenting 57 painting studio experiences organized by increasing brushstroke and material complexity.
This curriculum demonstrates how painting materials, tools, and brushstroke actions can be offered within a prepared environment aligned with the Science Art Method™.
Educators use these lessons to prepare painting spaces, observe children’s engagement, and support independent exploration.
This curriculum demonstrates application of the Science Art Method™.
It does not teach diagnostic decision-making, developmental sequencing, or instructional judgment.
Those are taught exclusively inside The Art Teaching Blueprint™.
What This Curriculum Offers
- A clearly organized scope and sequence of painting studio experiences
- Prepared lessons that can be scheduled weekly, biweekly, or intermittently
- Brushstroke explorations inspired by Sumi-e and ancient Chinese script traditions
- Guidance for preparing painting environments and materials
- Alignment with national and international visual arts standards
Educators do not need to be artists to use this curriculum.
The lessons are designed to support observation, repetition, and independent painting over time.
About the Painting Sequence
Kids Painting includes 57 studio progressions that demonstrate relationships between:
- brushstroke actions
- tool handling
- paint control
- spatial awareness
- increasing visual and motor complexity
- The sequence is intentionally organized to show material and skill relationships, not to prescribe when a child should be introduced to a particular experience.
Selection, pacing, and duration depend on observation, environment, and educator judgment.
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How the Curriculum Is Used
Educators prepare painting materials and workspaces using the provided guidance.
Each studio experience includes:
- an overview of the painting focus
- suggested materials and tools
- notes on what may be observed during engagement
The curriculum is designed to support independent painting rather than copying images or reproducing finished artwork.
Children engage with brushstroke actions repeatedly, allowing familiarity with tools and materials to develop over time.
Age Range & Use
This curriculum is designed for use across a wide age range. Rather than assigning lessons by age or grade, educators select studio experiences based on context, observation, and environment.
The sequence reflects differences in material demands and complexity, allowing the curriculum to be revisited and adapted within different learning settings.
Educational Alignment
Kids Painting:
- Supports learning through the Elements and Principles of Design
- Reflects the artistic process through open-ended studio work
- Meets and exceeds national and international core arts standards
It is intended to support long-term development of painting confidence and independence.
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57 Beginner Brushstroke Lessons
Curriculum Structure
The curriculum includes painting studios organized into the following groupings:
- Foundational material and tool explorations
- Beginner brushstroke studios
- Ancient Chinese script–inspired brushstroke studies
- Sumi-e–inspired painting explorations
These groupings reflect increasing material and motor complexity and are presented to illustrate relationships between painting actions and tools.
Curriculum Features
- Spiral-bound printed book or digital PDF
- 57 painting studio experiences
- Organized scope and sequence
- Materials lists included
- Photo examples for reference
- Art educator support via email
Important Note on Method Use
Curriculum demonstrates application.
The Science Art Method™ is taught through Nature of Art® – The Art Teaching Blueprint™ Course.
Purchase of curriculum does not grant permission to teach or represent the Science Art Method™.
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Painting Curriculum For Children
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