Art Tales: Sky Color
Art Tales: Sky Color is a field trip designed for our youngest learners. Students will use their imaginations to explore works of art and discover how some artists depict the natural world. This field trip includes the reading of Sky Color by Peter H. Reynolds, exploration of two landscape paintings, and an art-making experience.

Duration
60 minutes
Language
Book Summary
In Sky Color, Marisol volunteers to paint the sky for the class mural, but she is missing a key color that she needs. During her ride home on the school bus, she finds inspiration that helps her consider all the colors the sky can be.
Looking and Learning Skills
On this field trip, students:
- Observe, describe, compare, and contrast works of art.
- Create a landscape using tempera paint sticks.
- Feel a sense of belonging in the museum.
Examples of Works Featured on this Field Trip
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