Color Mixing Art Lesson Color Theory Art Project Kindergarten Color Art Activity
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★★★★★Students enjoyed painting and drawing these, very cute.
Lilianne Colter · April 2026 · TPT review
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This Color Mixing Peacock Art Lesson is a low-prep art lesson for Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3. Students learn color theory by mixing primary colors to make secondary colors while they create a bright peacock with oil pastel and watercolor or tempera paint.
It is a full lesson for general educators, art teachers and homeschool parents, with literacy integration built in through a reading passage and a poem about color. Along the way students build fine motor skills, practice color recognition and mixing, and gain confidence as they layer pastels and paint.
WHAT'S INCLUDED (NON-EDITABLE)
- Full Lesson Plan
- PowerPoint Art Tutorial (17 slides)
- PDF Art Tutorial (17 slides)
- Step-by-Step Visual Instructions
- Art Example for teacher reference
- Display Sign for a bulletin board or gallery wall
- Artist Reflection Worksheet
- Assessment Rubric
- Writing Extension Activity
- Poem About Color
- Reading Passage About Colors
- Student Handouts and KWL Chart
Recommended mediums: oil pastel and watercolor or tempera paint.
HOW TO USE IT
Open the PowerPoint or PDF on your smartboard or projector and follow the step-by-step tutorial as a class. Discuss color theory with the poem and reading passage, then assess with the rubric and student reflections. No art background is needed.
Use it as a primary art lesson, a sub plan or a homeschool art activity, during an Elements of Art: Color unit or color theory introduction, to support early primary science or fine arts connections, or as a seasonal autumn lesson that ties into peacock symbolism and fall colors. You can adjust it to your students' needs and class time.
FAQ
Who can use this resource?
Classroom teachers, homeschool families, substitute teachers and art educators teaching primary grades (K to 3).
How long does this art lesson take?
Most teachers complete it in 2 to 3 class sessions, depending on student age, classroom behavior, teaching style and the length of your art blocks. Each session can focus on a different part: drawing, pastel work, and then painting and writing.
What format is the tutorial?
The 17-slide step-by-step tutorial comes in both PowerPoint and PDF.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kathleen McGiveron (Ms Artastic) is an artist who has been featured on NBC LX News and designs art lessons for kids and educational resources for teachers. She is the founder of Ms Artastic and hosts the Ms Artastic YouTube Channel and Podcast.
TERMS OF USE
Images and lessons are copyright products.
YOU MAY: use this in your classroom, homeschool or as part of a student portfolio, display student work publicly or privately, and use clip art (if applicable) for personal creations, binder covers and décor.
YOU MAY NOT: share the file with other educators or post it online, use it on OutSchool or your blog, or resell it, photocopy it for others or use it without appropriate licensing.
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