Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will create a colorful Rainbow Fish art project using tissue squares, aluminum foil, and paint, enhancing their fine motor skills and creativity.
Materials and Prep
Materials needed:
- White paper
- Colorful tissue paper squares
- Aluminum foil
- Glue
- Blue paint
- Paintbrush
- Fish template
Before the lesson, prepare the fish template by printing it out on a sheet of paper.
Activities
1. Start by cutting out the fish template and laying it on the white paper.
2. Let the student glue colorful tissue paper squares onto the fish template to create scales.
3. Use aluminum foil to create a shiny eye for the fish.
4. Encourage the student to paint the background blue to create a home for the Rainbow Fish.
Talking Points
- "Look at all these colorful tissue paper squares! Let's stick them on the fish to make it bright and beautiful."
- "Aluminum foil is so shiny! Let's use it to make the fish's eye sparkle."
- "What color should we paint the background? Blue like the ocean! Let's make a cozy home for our Rainbow Fish."