Hattifant's GIANT 'Spring & Summer Flowers' Coloring Poster – A Fun & Creative Classroom Project!

This unique coloring poster is made up of 16 pages that, when glued together, create one large, vibrant spring scene. Perfect for home or school printing, this easy-to-assemble project allows kids to cut, glue, and bring the poster to life. Using mixed media, children can color, paint, and decorate to transform this spring poster into a stunning, life-filled piece of wall art for any classroom. Ideal for sparking creativity and celebrating the beauty of spring!

You Will Receive

• A Welcome Note & Thank You (a little bonus - You will love it)
• Instructions - Printable step by step poster making instructions on one worksheet
• Suggestion for Lesson Plan
• Poster: 16 A4 pages in two PDF files (please scroll through the PDF to find all. If you print on US Letter size paper then please adjust your printer settings to "Fit to page")
• Bonus: The 'Spring & Summer Flowers' Illustration as Coloring Page

The Giant Poster will measure appr. 41 x 28 inches (102 x 74 cm).

Enjoy!!! 

Key Learning Objectives

• Cutting and Gluing Skills:
  • Objective: Students will practice their cutting and gluing skills by carefully cutting out individual sections of the poster and assembling them into a large, cohesive image.
  • Skills Developed: Precision in cutting, careful handling of materials, and strong motor skills.

• Following Instructions:
  • Objective: Students will follow step-by-step instructions to correctly assemble the poster, ensuring all pieces are in the correct order and aligned properly.
  • Skills Developed: Attention to detail, ability to follow multi-step directions, and problem-solving.

• Precision and Attention to Detail:
  • Objective: Students will develop precision in their work as they carefully cut, glue, and assemble the poster, paying close attention to alignment and placement.
  • Skills Developed: Fine motor control, accuracy, and focus.

• Creativity with Coloring:
  • Objective: Students will use their creativity to color the poster, choosing colors that represent their personal interpretation of the spring and summer flowers.
  • Skills Developed: Artistic expression, color theory, and creative decision-making.

• Using Mixed Media:
  • Objective: Students will experiment with different types of coloring materials, such as crayons, markers, colored pencils, paints, and even textured materials like tissue paper or fabric to enhance their poster.
  • Skills Developed: Understanding of different media, texture application, and artistic exploration.

Additional Key Learning Objectives:

• Understanding of Shapes and Patterns:
  • Objective: Students will identify and understand the shapes and patterns within the poster and how they contribute to the overall composition.
  • Skills Developed: Pattern recognition, understanding of shapes, and design skills.

• Collaboration & Teamwork (Optional):
  • Objective: If working in pairs or small groups, students will collaborate to assemble the poster, discussing which sections go where and how best to share materials and space.
  • Skills Developed: Communication, cooperation, and shared problem-solving.

• Spatial Awareness:
  • Objective: Students will improve spatial reasoning as they fit the 16 pieces of the poster together and visualize how their section contributes to the larger image.
  • Skills Developed: Visual-spatial skills, organization, and understanding proportions.

• Fine Motor Skills:
  • Objective: By cutting, gluing, and carefully coloring, students will develop their fine motor skills, which are essential for more complex craft projects.
  • Skills Developed: Hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and control over small movements.

• Patience and Focus:
  • Objective: Students will learn to focus and be patient as they work through each step of the project, from assembly to coloring, ensuring the final product is carefully completed.
  • Skills Developed: Patience, focus, and perseverance.

• Math Skills (Measurement and Proportion):
  • Objective: Students will practice measuring and ensuring each page is cut and aligned correctly, understanding proportions as they work with large and small sections.
  • Skills Developed: Basic measurement, spatial reasoning, and geometry.

• Exploration of Color Theory:
  • Objective: As students use different media to color the poster, they will explore how colors interact, create mood, and enhance the visual appeal of the artwork.
  • Skills Developed: Understanding of primary, secondary, and complementary colors, as well as warm vs. cool tones.

• Cultural Awareness and Symbolism (Optional):
  • Objective: Discuss the symbolism of spring and summer flowers in various cultures or traditions, and how flowers can represent different meanings (e.g., growth, renewal, or beauty).
  • Skills Developed: Cultural literacy, symbolism in art, and historical context.

You Will Need Further

• 120-180gsm paper
• scissors
• glue/tape
• coloring pens and/or water color paint and brushes

Find out more at: https://hattifant.com/colour-the-spring/