Roller Rainbow Buddy | ROYGBIV Art Lesson

Learning ROYGBIV” is a fun and engaging mixed media art project that helps young students explore the colors of the rainbow in a playful and creative way. In this lesson, students will learn the order of the rainbow (ROYGBIV) while painting a vibrant watercolor rainbow and transforming it into a whimsical character on roller skates. By combining painting, cutting, gluing, and pattern-making, students will build confidence in their artistic skills while creating a joyful, personality-filled artwork. Students will also learn about contemporary artists like Jen Stark, Yinka Ilori, and Duda van den Berg who use bright colors, bold shapes, and playful patterns to bring their artwork to life. This lesson is colorful, imaginative, and full of movement, perfect for young artists! In this complete lesson (available as Google slides/ PPT + PDF ) everything is broken down into clear and simple steps with full color photos demonstrating and explaining each stage of the project. This lesson is perfect for Kindergarten–2nd grade classrooms, homeschool settings, or early elementary art programs. The digital PDF for this lesson includes: Lesson Objectives Vocabulary List (kid-friendly definitions) National Visual Arts Standards Supplies needed for the project Artist background information (Jen Stark, Yinka Ilori, and Duda van den Berg) Step-by-step photos from start to finish with clear instructions Helpful tips & tricks for teachers Pattern + Facial expression examples ROYGBIV color reference support Completed student examples for inspiration Terms & Use: Please note, in purchasing this resource, you are agreeing that the contents are the property of Kaitlyn Edington and licensed to you only for classroom/personal use. I, Kaitlyn Edington retain the copyright and reserve all rights to this product. This lesson is intended for classroom use only and may not be claimed or resold as your own.