Mermaid / Lesson Plan

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Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to create their own mermaid artwork using basic art techniques.

Materials and Prep

  • White paper or canvas
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Optional: Glitter, sequins, or other decorative materials
  • Printed mermaid coloring pages (optional)
  • Before starting the lesson, familiarize yourself with different types of mermaids and their characteristics, such as long hair, fishtails, and seashell accessories.

Activities

  1. Coloring Mermaids: Provide the student with printed mermaid coloring pages or let them draw their own mermaid on a blank paper. Encourage them to use their imagination and choose vibrant colors.

  2. Cutting and Gluing: Once the mermaid drawing is complete, help the student cut it out. Then, provide them with a blank sheet of paper or canvas to create an underwater scene. They can glue the mermaid onto the paper and decorate the surrounding area with colored pencils or crayons.

  3. Adding Details: Encourage the student to add details to their artwork, such as waves, fish, seashells, or even a treasure chest. They can use colored pencils or crayons to bring their underwater world to life.

  4. Optional Decoration: If the student wants to add some sparkle to their artwork, provide them with glitter, sequins, or other decorative materials. They can use glue to attach these items to their artwork, creating a magical effect.

Talking Points

  • "Mermaids are mythical creatures that live in the sea. They have the upper body of a human and the lower body of a fish."
  • "Mermaids have long hair that flows in the water, just like seaweed dancing in the ocean."
  • "They often wear seashells as accessories, like necklaces or crowns."
  • "Mermaids love to swim and explore the underwater world. They can talk to fish and other sea creatures."
  • "Today, we are going to create our own mermaid artwork using our imagination and art supplies. Let's have fun and make it as colorful as possible!"