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Which subject	Art
What topic	Van Gogh
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 1
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Van Gogh

Subject

Art

Grade/Age Group

Year 1 / Grade 1

Duration

30 minutes

Class Size

20 students

Objectives

• Introduce students to the life and artwork of Vincent van Gogh.
• Encourage students to observe and discuss the use of color and brushstrokes in van Gogh's paintings.
• Develop students' artistic skills through a guided painting activity inspired by van Gogh.

Materials

• Picture books about Vincent van Gogh
• Images of famous van Gogh paintings (e.g., "Starry Night," "Sunflowers")
• A4 drawing paper
• Watercolor paints
• Paintbrushes
• Palettes or paper plates (for mixing colors)
• Smocks or old shirts to protect clothing
• Paper towels for clean-up
• Projector (if available) for showing images

National Curriculum Alignment

• Understand the role of artists and the impact of art on culture.
• Develop skills in using a variety of media to express ideas.
• Work cooperatively in group situations.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Van Gogh	5 minutes	Discuss who Vincent van Gogh was, his most famous works, and the techniques he used. Show images.
2	Color Exploration	5 minutes	Talk about colors in van Gogh's paintings. Give students examples and have them identify colors they see.
3	Guided Painting Activity	15 minutes	Instruct students on how to create their own artwork inspired by van Gogh, focusing on color use and brush techniques. Provide step-by-step guidance.
4	Clean-Up	3 minutes	Students clean up their workspaces and put away materials.
5	Reflection and Homework Assignment	2 minutes	Briefly discuss what they created. Assign students the homework of painting something at home using colors they enjoy, that can be shared when they return, without requiring presentations.

Homework

• Students are to create a small painting at home using colors that reflect their mood or emotions, inspired by van Gogh’s techniques. It will be collected for review without requiring student presentations in front of the class upon returning.

Additional Notes

• Ensure that students have protective smocks to minimize mess.
• Encourage a collaborative environment where students can share their thoughts during discussions while respecting everyone's voice.
• Monitor students during the painting activity, providing support and encouragement as needed.

Lesson script