Marigolds - Grades K-2

Marigolds - Grades K-2

In this simple lesson, we learn how to paint large marigolds or Zempasuchil, the flower used widely in Mexico, during celebrations of Día De los Muertos.
One demo shows how to paint the marigold using tempera paints. The other demo shows how to paint the marigold using watercolors.

Materials used: 11 x 11 multimedia paper or watercolor paper (or any square size), tempera paints in yellow or watercolors in orange, red, white and black. Large and small paintbrush, water.

Marigolds - Grades K-2
  • Marigolds - Grades K-2

    In this simple lesson, we learn how to paint large marigolds or Zempasuchil, the flower used widely in Mexico, during celebrations of Día De los Muertos.
    One demo shows how to paint the marigold using tempera paints. The other demo shows how to paint the marigold using watercolors.

    Materials use...