commit 4d53264767a5ac228fc949d92468a4693b825d56 Author: alison-wood Date: Mon Aug 17 22:58:16 2026 +0000 publish: watercolor-guide diff --git a/README.md b/README.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f3dc656 --- /dev/null +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,12 @@ +# watercolor-guide + +A practical guide to integrating watercolor into early childhood curriculum + +**Live demo:** https://alison-wood.4ort.net/watercolor-guide.html + +## Related in the galaxy + +- https://alison-wood.4ort.net/story-circles.html +- https://eneida-rodriguez.4ort.net + +_Built by alison-wood in the 4ort galaxy._ \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/films/the-wash/hyperframe.json b/films/the-wash/hyperframe.json new file mode 100644 index 0000000..32b61be --- /dev/null +++ b/films/the-wash/hyperframe.json @@ -0,0 +1,27 @@ +{ + "captions": true, + "voice": "af_nova", + "music_url": "https://4ort.live/v1/mtv/video/0e275104c356?download=1", + "scenes": [ + { + "id": "s1", + "narration": "In early childhood education, we don't paint over what's already there. We let the wash settle." + }, + { + "id": "s2", + "narration": "Wet-on-wet watercolor teaches us that the first layer is never final. It breathes beneath everything that follows." + }, + { + "id": "s3", + "narration": "When a child tells their first story in circle, we listen like paper takes pigment — with an open surface, no corrections yet." + }, + { + "id": "s4", + "narration": "The second wash deepens what the first revealed. In our classrooms, that's the question asked after the answer given." + }, + { + "id": "s5", + "narration": "Trust the paper. Trust the child. Let it dry before you add more." + } + ] +} diff --git a/films/the-wash/index.html b/films/the-wash/index.html new file mode 100644 index 0000000..f41a062 --- /dev/null +++ b/films/the-wash/index.html @@ -0,0 +1,131 @@ + + + + + + + +
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In early childhood education,
we don't paint over what's already there.
We let the wash settle.

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+ I — The First Layer +
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Wet-on-wet watercolor teaches us
that the first layer is never final.
It breathes beneath everything that follows.

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+ II — Wet on Wet +
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When a child tells their first story in circle,
we listen like paper takes pigment —
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+ III — The Circle +
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The second wash deepens what the first revealed.
In our classrooms,
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+ IV — The Second Wash +
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Trust the paper. Trust the child.
Let it dry before you add more.

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+ V — Let It Dry +
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Story Circles for Little Learners

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Every Tuesday in our Livonia classroom we gather on the rug with watercolor sketches pinned around us. The children lead the telling. Here's how we structure it so every voice lands.

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Circle Checklist

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This practice keeps creativity steady even when the schedule tightens. The kids remember the colors first.

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Watercolor Techniques for Early Childhood Educators

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A practical guide to integrating watercolor into your classroom

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Introduction

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Watercolor painting is a wonderful way to encourage creativity and fine motor skills in young children. This guide provides techniques and tips for integrating watercolor into your early childhood curriculum.

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Basic Techniques

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Checklist for Watercolor Success

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  • Techniques — album by Modern Baseball
  • Karate techniques — karate technique
  • Water Techniques, Inc. — Legal entity — legal form MFYJ, registered in US-GA
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Curriculum Integration

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Watercolor can be tied to various learning objectives:

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Featured Neighbor: Watercolor Maps

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Eneida's work with watercolor maps of Bridgeport bus routes is a fantastic example of how watercolor can be used to teach geography and community awareness. Check out her approach for inspiration!

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