Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will create a fun and colorful craft project using glue sticks, markers, and scissors. They will learn to express their creativity and improve their fine motor skills while having fun with art materials.

Materials and Prep

• Glue sticks
• Markers (various colors)
• Child-safe scissors
• Construction paper (various colors)
• Old magazines or scrap paper (for cutting)

Before the lesson, ensure that the scissors are safe for the student to use. Have a comfortable workspace ready and a trash bin for any scraps.

Activities

• Collage Creation

  Using old magazines or scrap paper, the student can cut out pictures and shapes that they like. They can then glue these onto a piece of construction paper to create a colorful collage.

• Marker Masterpieces

  The student can draw their favorite animals, shapes, or scenes using markers on construction paper. Encourage them to use lots of colors and to be creative!

• Paper Puppets

  With construction paper, the student can cut out shapes to create their own puppets. They can then decorate them with markers and glue different parts together to make fun characters.

Talking Points

• "What do you think will happen when we mix different colors with our markers?"
• "Can you tell me what your favorite picture is that you want to cut out and glue?"
• "How does it feel to use glue? Is it sticky or smooth?"
• "What shapes can you make with your scissors? Can you make a circle or a star?"
• "Let’s think about what story your collage tells. What does it mean to you?"
• "Which puppet do you want to bring to life? How will it act or talk?"