Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to explore your creativity through practical arts activities.

Materials and Prep

• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers or crayons

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Create a collage:

   • Cut out different shapes from construction paper.
   • Arrange and glue the shapes onto a larger piece of construction paper to create a unique collage.

2. Design a bookmark:

   • Cut a strip of construction paper.
   • Decorate the strip using markers or crayons.
   • Optional: Add stickers or other embellishments.

3. Create a handprint painting:

   • Dip your hand in paint and press it onto a piece of paper.
   • Repeat with different colors and angles to create a vibrant handprint painting.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to have so much fun exploring our creativity through practical arts activities."
• "We will be using construction paper, scissors, glue, markers or crayons for our activities."
• "First, we will create a collage by cutting out different shapes and arranging them on a larger piece of paper."
• "Next, we will design our own bookmarks using markers or crayons to make them colorful and unique."
• "Finally, we will create a handprint painting by dipping our hands in paint and pressing them onto paper."
• "Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and let your creativity shine!"