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Rainbow After the Rain Art

25 minutes

Art

Create beautiful rainbow art while learning about what happens after rainstorms.

Learning Objectives

Create rainbow art using different materials and techniques
Understand that rainbows appear after rain
Practice color recognition and sequencing
Develop fine motor skills through art activities

Activity Instructions

1
Show students a real rainbow or rainbow pictures
2
Discuss how rainbows appear after rain and sunshine
3
Demonstrate rainbow color order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple
4
Let students choose their preferred art method
5
Guide students in creating rainbow patterns and designs
6
Use spray bottles to create rain effects on artwork
7
Add cotton ball clouds to complete the weather scene
8
Display rainbow artwork and discuss what students created
9
Connect artwork to real weather observations

Assessment Criteria

Students create rainbow artwork with multiple colors
Students can identify rainbow colors in order
Students understand the connection between rain and rainbows
Students show creativity in their weather artwork

Materials Needed

Washable watercolors
Large paper or canvas
Spray bottles with water
Cotton balls
Prisms or rainbow materials
Paintbrushes
Paper towels
Rainbow color reference

Preparation Steps

Set up art stations with all materials easily accessible
Prepare rainbow color references for students
Test spray bottles to ensure they work properly
Cover work surfaces for easy cleanup

Teaching Tips

Emphasize the joy and beauty of rainbows after rain
Allow students to be creative with their rainbow designs
Use washable materials for easy cleanup
Connect art to real weather experiences

Extension Activities

Create rainbow mobiles to hang in the classroom
Make rainbow weather journals
Use rainbow colors for other weather art projects
Create weather stories

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