School Tours: Art Tales: Little Cloud by Eric Carle
Ages 4–6
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Art Tales provides an engaging three-step process for exploring works of art. Children's literature is used to introduce themes in art; students are then encouraged to apply these themes when observing and discussing the works of art in the galleries. An art activity at the end of each program helps students make hands-on connections between the themes discussed and the works observed.
Book Summary
In Eric Carle's Little Cloud, fluffy white clouds float across the blue sky, but one cloud drifts away from the others. Little Cloud forms shapes ranging from a rabbit to a tree to a clown and eventually re-joins his group to create a giant rain cloud.
Looking and Learning Skills
Art Tales: Little Cloud teaches students to use their imaginations when exploring art and the world around them. On this tour, students:
- Become familiar with museum settings
- Observe and describe works of art
- Look for clues in works of art
- Learn how to compare two works of art
- Imaginatively connect works of art they see to works of art they make
Group Size: Up to 30 students
Length: 45–60 minutes
Meeting Location: West Building, Rotunda, Main Floor
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What is object-based teaching and learning?
- NGAClassroom: Painting in the Dutch Golden Age (teaching packet)