Your Child Will Learn
Create a painting for a favorite book character
Here’s What to Do
- Give your child paint and paper to create a portrait of their favorite book character
- Ask your child to paint the character’s face and body
- Ask your child to paint the character in a setting from the book
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Show your child the supplies you have gathered to get excited about doing this activity together
ENGAGE
- Look through the book with your child for ideas
- Ask your child what colors, lines, and shapes they will use to create their character portrait
ENCOURAGE
- Say that portraits don’t have to be an exact copy of the character
- Compliment and praise features of your child’s painting
REFLECT
- Ask your child to explain how they created their character portrait
Not Quite Ready
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Ready for More
Have your child paint a portrait for another character in the same book
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will create portraits of other characters they admire and enjoy
Time to Complete
10-20 minutes
Materials Needed
Paper, paint, paint brush