Microsoft Paint – Basic 6 Basic Technology Lesson Note (First Term)

Learning Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

• Identify tools on the toolbar
• Draw and paint shapes

Content

Opening Microsoft Paint

1. Click Start menu
2. Type “Paint” in search
3. Click on Paint icon OR
4. Start → All Programs → Accessories → Paint

Parts of Microsoft Paint Window

1. Title Bar – Shows file name
2. Quick Access Toolbar – Save, Undo, Redo buttons
3. Ribbon/Menu Bar – Contains tabs (Home, View)
4. Drawing Area/Canvas – White area for drawing
5. Color Palette – Choose colors
6. Status Bar – Shows size and position information

Tools on the Toolbar

1. Selection Tools

• Select – Choose part of drawing to move or copy
• Crop – Cut out unwanted parts

2. Drawing Tools

• Pencil – Draw freehand thin lines
• Brush – Draw freehand thick lines with different styles
• Paint Bucket – Fill areas with color
• Eraser – Remove parts of drawing

3. Shape Tools

• Line – Draw straight lines
• Curve – Draw curved lines
• Rectangle – Draw squares and rectangles
• Oval – Draw circles and ovals
• Polygon – Draw many-sided shapes
• Triangle – Draw triangles

4. Text Tool

• A (Text) – Add words to your drawing

5. Size and Color Tools

• Size – Change thickness of lines
• Color 1 – Main color (left mouse button)
• Color 2 – Background color (right mouse button)

How to Draw Basic Shapes

Drawing a Circle/Oval:

1. Click Oval tool
2. Click and drag on canvas
3. Hold Shift key for perfect circle

Drawing a Rectangle/Square:

1. Click Rectangle tool
2. Click and drag on canvas
3. Hold Shift key for perfect square

Filling Shapes with Color:

1. Choose “Fill with color” option in Shapes
2. Select shape tool
3. Choose color from palette
4. Draw shape – it will be filled automatically

OR use Paint Bucket:

1. Click Paint Bucket tool
2. Choose color
3. Click inside the shape

Painting Tips for Beginners

• Use Undo (Ctrl+Z) if you make mistakes
• Save your work regularly (Ctrl+S)
• Start with simple shapes
• Plan your drawing before starting
• Use grid (View → Gridlines) for precise drawing

Activities

• Open Paint and explore all tools
• Draw simple objects (house, tree, sun)
• Practice using different colors
• Create a colorful picture using shapes
• Save and name your artwork