Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create your own playground using practical arts skills.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or crayons
• Pencil

Prior to the lesson, make sure you have a clear space to work on and gather all the materials listed above.

Activities

1. Draw and cut out different playground elements from the construction paper. This can include swings, slides, see-saws, and more. Be creative!

2. Arrange the cut-out playground elements on a separate sheet of construction paper to create your ideal playground. Take your time and experiment with different placements.

3. Once you are satisfied with the arrangement, glue the playground elements onto the construction paper to secure them in place.

4. Use markers or crayons to add details and colors to your playground. You can draw children playing, trees, or any other elements you'd like to include.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to learn about playgrounds and create our own!"
• "Playgrounds are special places where children can have fun and play together."
• "We will be using construction paper, scissors, glue, and markers to make our own playgrounds."
• "What are some things you like to do at the playground? Swinging? Sliding? Climbing?"
• "Let's start by drawing and cutting out different playground elements like swings and slides."
• "Now, let's arrange the cut-out elements on another sheet of paper to create our own unique playground design."
• "Once we are happy with the arrangement, we can glue the elements down to make them stay in place."
• "Finally, let's use markers or crayons to add colors and details to our playgrounds."
• "Great job! Now we have our very own playground artwork!"