Home learning: jump into a painting

Imagine you’ve just jumped straight into this painting.

Figures on a Harbour  by William Henry Charlton

• Where are you? Describe the scene.
• What can you smell?
• What can you hear? 
• Think of names for the children and the fisherman. What are they saying?
• Write a short story or poem about the scene.
• Put yourself in the picture. Draw it or use photoshop.
• Paint a picture of the sea using different shades of blue and purple.

This activity is great for children aged five to 10 years old, but is adaptable for any age.