'Children throughout the unit were motivated by his exciting form of "action" painting which involved dripping, splashing and spattering paint and observing the resulting lines and shapes,' says reception teacher Jill Anderson.
Planned learning intentions
To be confident to try new activities, initiate ideas, speak in a familiar group
To move with confidence and imagination and in safety
To explore colour, texture, shape, form and space in 2D and 3D
Resources
Large pieces and rolls of paper in a selection of colours; powder paint, squeezy paint; brushes; overalls; images of work by Jackson Pollock (use the 'images' facility on a popular search engine or visit www.jacksonpollock.com).
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