What Is a Painting Curriculum for Kids?
A painting curriculum for kids is a structured, sequential framework designed to teach fundamental artistic techniques—such as brush control, pigment loading, and color mixing, step by step. Unlike random, single-project crafts, a skill-based painting curriculum scaffolds lessons so children develop sensory literacy, fine motor control, and independent creative expression over time.
Teach painting to children with confidence
A Science Art Method™ Painting Studio Application By Nature of Art®
- Easy to follow instructions
- You don’t need to know how to paint
- Easy to find art materials
- Foundations every child can learn
Special Theme
Ancient Chinese script-inspired brushstroke studies
Sumi-e-inspired painting explorations
Ready-to-Teach
- A clearly organized scope and sequence
- Prepared lessons that can be scheduled weekly, biweekly, or intermittently
- Brushstroke lessons inspired by Sumi-e and ancient Chinese script traditions
- Painting materials included, and easy to find
- Lessons meet national visual arts standards
Educators do not need to be artists to use this curriculum.
The lessons are designed to support observation, repetition, and independent painting over time.
57 Sequential Lessons You Follow
Painting Curriculum for Children includes 57 sequential brushstroke lessons, moving children from easy to more complex lessons. Children practice until they are ready to advance to the next skill set.
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Each Lesson Includes:
- An overview of the painting focus
- Materials list for each lesson
- How to set up
- Demonstration steps
The curriculum is designed to support independent painting rather than copying images or reproducing finished artwork.
Children engage with brushstroke actions repeatedly, allowing familiarity with tools and materials to develop over time.
Educational alignment
- Supports learning through the Elements and Principles of Design
- Reflects the artistic process through open-ended studio work
- Meets the national core art standards
It is intended to support long-term development of painting confidence and independence.
Curriculum features
- Spiral-bound printed book or digital PDF
- 57 beginner brushstroke lessons
- Organized scope and sequence
- Materials lists included
- Photo examples for reference
- Art educator support via email
- Ready-to-Teach
- Buy it once – no subscription required
- Demonstration descriptions step-by-step
- Video demo of each lesson available by request
Important License Agreement
Important. Please read before you buy.
Each purchase is a single-user license for one teacher. Copies may not be duplicated, distributed, or resold. Read Full terms are in our Terms of Service.
Purchase of curriculum also does not grant permission to teach or represent the Science Art Method™ to adults or to train others.
The Science Art Method™ is taught through Nature of Art® The Art Teaching Blueprint™ Course.
Your guide
“I’ve taught over 200,000 children, and I still start every lesson the same way: one step at a time.”
Spramani Elaun is a former commercial graphic designer and illustrator with 30 years in art education. She spent 10 years running her homeschool art studio, 10 years teaching art in Montessori schools, and 10 years training Montessori educators around the world.
Painting Curriculum For Children
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Painting Curriculum For Children
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Painting Curriculum for Children?
The Painting Curriculum for Children is a 57-lesson painting program for teachers and parents. It includes brushstroke lessons inspired by Sumi-e and ancient Chinese script traditions, and it is available as a spiral-bound printed book or a digital PDF.
What ages is this curriculum for?
The age of the child does not matter. These lessons are used with students from preschool through adulthood. Spramani Elaun uses these exact lessons to teach preschoolers and adult artists alike.
Do I need to be an artist or know how to paint to use it?
No. Educators do not need to be artists to use this curriculum, and you do not need to know how to paint. The lessons are designed to be easy to follow, and the materials are easy to find.
How are the lessons organized?
The curriculum contains 57 sequential brushstroke lessons that move children from easier to more complex lessons. Children practice until they are ready to advance to the next skill set. Some educators introduce the easier lessons first and wait until a child is ready before continuing.
Does the curriculum meet art standards?
Yes. The lessons meet the national core art standards.
What is the difference between the printed book and the digital PDF?
The printed version is a spiral-bound book for $145.00 and comes with a 30-day refund policy. The digital version is a PDF download for $97.00 and is non-refundable. Both are one-time purchases with no subscription required.
How many people can use one purchase?
Each purchase is a single-user license for one teacher. Copies may not be duplicated, distributed, or resold. Full terms are in our Terms of Service.
Is the Science Art Method included?
The Science Art Method™ is taught through Nature of Art® The Art Teaching Blueprint™ Course. Buying the curriculum does not give you permission to teach or represent the Science Art Method™ to adults or to train others.
Who can I contact if I have questions?
You can email the art educator team at info@spramani.com.
About the Author:
Spramani Elaun is an international art educator, author of multiple books on childhood visual arts education (including Kids Painting and The Way Children Make Art), and creator of the Science Art Method®. She has trained hundreds of Montessori guides, public school teachers, and homeschooling parents globally in developmental art literacy.