Color communication! First, an announcement! Our comics are now available in a black and white mini-book format!!! I'd like to extend a big thank you to our artist, Ben Matsuya, for so providing these so quickly! Another big thank you goes to super teacher, Kristen Tedesco, for suggesting we provide this format. We've had some great feedback already!
Instead of grade level specific tips this time, I thought it would be cool for every grade to stop and think about color and what it communicates. Try this activity! Project or print the comic in black and white BEFORE showing students the color version. Ask them to think about what colors they think Ben might select for each scene. Why would he choose those colors? How do different colors make them feel? If time permits, allow students to color a panel or two but with intention. Ask them to describe WHY they choose to color the panel as they did. Finally compare their colored panels or suggestions to Ben's work. How are they the same or different? Try extending this exercise to web sites, food packages, or advertising. Why do they think the people choose the colors they did? Kids are being marketed to constantly so equipping them with some tools to recognize some non-verbal communication strategies can build an awareness that empowers kids to make choices rather than be manipulated by advertisers.
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Meet Beth and Curtis!Presidential Award-Winning teacher and hula hoop fanatic, Beth loves bringing real world science to kids! Beth is fascinated by engineering challenges, technology, and outdoor learning spaces. After 25 years teaching kindergarten, she’s excited to share her passion and experience on-line with classrooms from around the world! Archives
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