So what is a warm up !
Warm up exercise - This is what we do each day before starting the drawing projects . Also called as duplication exercise ,it is a simple training to look closely and understand the subject ( Check out books by Mona Brookes ,an artist and author of books Drawing with children and Drawing with older children and teens , where she emphasizes why duplication exercise is important and how it is fun too)
How do we use it
In my art classes I ask the children to do it everyday before starting the main project , say for 5 minutes , from simple lines to detailed images ( based on age group) I will draw one time and will ask them to copy the same . Some of the children used to draw the main image by themselves and copy it , it works in both the ways .
This is what is required ...
1.A4 size plain sheet
2.sharpie markers
3.Pencils
Believe me , these exercises are always super fun , they will end up in creating different types of patterns .
Pros and cons of using markers : I prefer using pencil ( for this activity in particular ) , the reason being while using marker the kids will be alert as it can’t be erased and their won’t be any free flow of designs . But at the same time markers create an interest to draw, as they are available in various colours .The best approach will be taking it according to child’s interest.
Sample exercise
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