Colour mixing with Elmer the patchwork elephant

I can investigate different art materials.
With a little help, I can investigate colour.
I can describe what I have done and what I learned.
This is an art lesson for KS1. The cross curricular links are english, PSHE and possibly maths with shape, measures and even area if this is useful. The pastoral angle is about being different and friendships.
The children will use palettes to mix the primary colours and white/ black. Encourage conversation with the shades and colours. They will then paint the large squares of lining paper and leave to dry.
If time, the children can complete the pre-prepared sheet using smaller brushes and paint or pencils if the teacher is clearing.
At a later date, the teacher can masking tape the squares together and make a large Elmer to display. He can have a speech bubble for art and/ or pshe sentence.
EXTN:
Children can be asked questions, work in ability buddies, draw freehand their own Elmer, design another patchwork animal and even write a story about it.
Resources: Lining paper, selection of paints (including black and white), selection of medium and small brushes, scissors, palettes with primary colours, water in pots, coloured pencils, rulers, computer with internet, Elmer books optional.