Objective

By the end of this lesson, the preschool student will be able to express their creativity by creating a nature-inspired artwork using materials found in the garden.

Materials and Prep

Materials:

• Large paper or cardboard
• Paints or colored markers
• Paintbrushes or drawing tools
• Natural items from the garden (leaves, flowers, twigs)
• Water and containers for mixing paints

Prep:

• Gather the materials listed above
• Ensure the workspace is suitable for art activities

Activities

1. Nature Scavenger Hunt: Take a walk in the garden and collect various natural items like leaves, flowers, and twigs.

2. Nature-Inspired Art: Use the collected natural items to create an artwork on the large paper or cardboard. Encourage the student to use the items as stamps or to draw inspiration for their artwork.

Preschool Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to use things we found in the garden to make art. Let's go on a treasure hunt in the garden and find leaves, flowers, and twigs to use."
• "Now, let's use the things we found to make a beautiful picture. You can use the leaves and flowers to make prints on the paper, or just look at them to get ideas for your picture."