Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to explore and appreciate various forms of visual art, and understand basic art concepts.

Materials and Prep

• Blank paper
• Coloring materials (crayons, markers, colored pencils)
• Scissors
• Glue
• Old magazines or newspapers
• Optional: Art books or prints for reference

Activities

• Create a Collage: Provide the student with old magazines or newspapers, scissors, and glue. Encourage them to cut out interesting pictures or shapes and glue them onto a piece of paper to create a collage.
• Color Exploration: Give the student a blank paper and coloring materials. Ask them to experiment with different colors, shading, and mixing to create their own unique artwork.
• Shape Hunt: Take a walk around the house or outside and ask the student to find different shapes in their surroundings. Encourage them to draw or trace these shapes on a piece of paper and color them.
• Art Appreciation: Show the student a few art prints or pictures from art books. Discuss what they see in the artwork, such as colors, shapes, and emotions. Ask them how the artwork makes them feel.

Talking Points

• "Art is a way to express ourselves and show our creativity."
• "Collage is a fun art activity where we can cut out pictures and glue them onto a paper to make a new picture."
• "Colors are important in art. We can use different colors to make our artwork bright and interesting."
• "Shapes are all around us. We can find shapes in objects like circles, squares, and triangles."
• "Art appreciation means looking at artwork and thinking about what we see and how it makes us feel."