Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own artwork using commonly understood symbols to represent your ideas.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: paper, colored markers or crayons

No prior knowledge required, just bring your creativity!

Activities

1. Choose a theme for your artwork, such as nature, animals, or emotions.

2. Think of symbols that represent your chosen theme. For example, a heart for love, a sun for happiness, or a tree for growth.

3. Use the markers or crayons to draw your chosen symbols on the paper to create your artwork.

Talking Points

• Think about what you want to express in your artwork. What feelings or ideas do you want to show?

"Imagine you are telling a story with pictures. What do you want people to understand when they look at your art?"

• Symbols are like secret codes that help us understand things without using words. What symbols can you use to show happiness, sadness, or excitement?

"Symbols are like magic pictures that tell us something special. What magic pictures will you draw today?"

• Remember, there are no right or wrong symbols. Your artwork is unique to you, so have fun and be creative!

"Your art is like a special treasure map only you can understand. What treasures will you uncover in your drawings?"