Initially, images were painted on black paper using glue, with instructions to include abstract shapes like circles and triangles.

Pastel powder was then sprinkled over these. When the excess pastel was tapped off into the trash can, the pastel remained only on the areas with glue. This transformation in the expression of the images was very intriguing to the students. Additionally, only two boxes of pastel colors were provided, containing a total of twelve sticks in five colors.

This was sufficient as each student only needed one stick. The children at the facility had to wait for their preferred color and learned to wait their turn and allow others to go first, as they were not used to coordinating among themselves. The limited number of pastels also practiced patience.

The educational goals of this art lesson were as follows:

1. Promotion of Creativity: Using abstract shapes enhanced the students’ ability to unleash their imagination and create individual artworks.
2. Improvement in Understanding of Colors: Working with pastels deepened their understanding of color mixing and contrasts and facilitated an emotional experience of colors.
3. Development of Dexterity and Coordination: Using glue and sharpening the pastels improved fine motor skills.
4. Strengthening Visual Expression: Students learned how to effectively use colors against a black background to increase visual contrast and expressiveness.
5. Collaboration among Classmates: The students learned the importance of sharing materials and taking turns to avoid unnecessary conflicts.

The joyful exclamation of “Wow!” from the students after the pastel powder was dumped into the trash can was impressive!