Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to create a simple skateboard design using basic art materials.

Materials and Prep

• Paper or cardboard
• Crayons or markers
• Scissors
• Tape or glue
• Images or pictures of skateboards for reference

No specific knowledge or skills are required before starting this lesson.

Activities

1. Introduce skateboarding to the toddler by showing them pictures or images of skateboards. Explain that skateboarding is a fun sport that involves riding on a board with wheels.
2. Encourage the toddler to draw their own skateboard design on a piece of paper or cardboard using crayons or markers. They can get creative and use different colors and patterns.
3. Assist the toddler in cutting out the skateboard shape from the paper or cardboard. Use scissors to carefully cut along the drawn lines.
4. Show the toddler how to attach the cut-out skateboard shape to another piece of paper or cardboard using tape or glue. This will make the skateboard more sturdy.
5. Allow the toddler to decorate the skateboard further by adding stickers or additional drawings.
6. Encourage the toddler to imagine themselves riding their skateboard and have them share their design with others.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Skateboarding is a fun sport where people ride on a board with wheels."
• "We can create our own skateboard design using crayons or markers."
• "Let's cut out the skateboard shape from paper or cardboard."
• "We can make our skateboard stronger by attaching it to another piece of paper or cardboard using tape or glue."
• "Let's decorate our skateboard with stickers or additional drawings."
• "Imagine yourself riding your skateboard and show your design to others."