Making Murals

Art is everywhere around us. It’s in our homes, in our neighborhoods, and in our cities. As we begin this study, we first answer the most basic question. “What is art?”

Little eyes look at me filled with curiosity. Watching, wondering, what is art? “Painting!” “Colors!” “Drawing!” All of these answers are correct and many many more! We first start with a study of art that we can really, really see: murals.

When I first picked up this book, I cried. My heart filled with emotion as I read the beautiful retelling of a muralist that paints a neighborhood. Inspired by a little girl’s drawing, the muralists initiates a community wide restoration of the neighborhood! As I read this story to our littles, the cadence of the narrative and the colorful illustrations drew their attention close.

As we continue our study on murals, we set out on an adventure to find the murals that beautify our city. One, Two, Three…how many murals do you think we will find? As we discover each one, the little eyes become filled with delight as they identify colors, shapes, and familiar images!

Now it’s time to make our murals! With a little bit of tape, poster paper, and markers we are ready to bring our walls to life. After a minute or two, the mural party turned into a dance party too! Little feet and happy hearts danced as they drew!