Learning that arises through working with paint
	Aspects of painting encourage independence - selecting size/colour of paper, paint and brushes. It also encourages self-organisation - setting up/clearing away. Children are encouraged to talk about their work and offer constructive comments about others' work. They build on past experiences to further develop existing skills e.g. using thicker paint. Children develop speaking and listening skills through talking about and discussing their work. They begin to discriminate between shapes, colours, sizes and patterns. Painting also lends itself to pattern making which supports writing skills. Through paint, children develop various mathematical skills, learning about pattern and shape i.e. printing with various objects, naming shapes, repeating patterns. Children become aware of space and position and sequencing (using water, paint, palette, tidying away).
	Children can develop observational skills of natural and man-made materials. During painting, they are encouraged to describe features of their painting and predict what happens when thick/thin  paint is applied to their paper. They are sometimes introduced to the work of other artists. Children develop creative skills during painting. They explore paint, develop imaginative ideas, communicate their own feelings through use of colour and represent their own views of the world.
	Children develop fine motor skills using various brushes, mixing paint, fastening paper onto their easel and washing up equipment. They develop gross motor skills when working on a large scale.