Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to explore and express their creativity through visual arts, while gaining an appreciation for different forms of art.

Materials and Prep

• Blank sheets of paper
• Coloring pencils or crayons
• Scissors
• Glue stick

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Create a Collage: Provide the student with old magazines or newspapers. Let them cut out pictures or shapes that they like and glue them onto a blank sheet of paper to create their own collage.
• Draw Your Favorite Animal: Ask the student to think about their favorite animal and draw it using coloring pencils or crayons. Encourage them to add details and use different colors to make it vibrant.
• Make a Handprint Art: Ask the student to place their hand on a blank sheet of paper and trace around it using a pencil. Then, let them decorate the handprint using coloring pencils or crayons. They can add patterns, shapes, or even turn it into an animal or a flower.
• Finger Painting: Give the student a blank sheet of paper and some non-toxic finger paints. Let them explore different colors and create their own artwork using their fingers as brushes. Encourage them to experiment with different strokes and patterns.

Talking Points

• "Art is a way to show our creativity and imagination."
• "We can use different materials like paper, colors, and scissors to make art."
• "Collage is a type of art where we can cut out pictures or shapes and glue them together to make something new."
• "Drawing is a way to express our ideas and feelings. We can draw things that we like, such as our favorite animals."
• "Handprint art is a special way to make art using our own hands. We can decorate our handprints and make them unique."
• "Finger painting is a fun way to create art. We can use our fingers to make different shapes and patterns with paint."