| Lesson start ideas | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Art |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | Pippi longstocking |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
As a warm-up activity, let's start by imagining ourselves in Pippi Longstocking's world. Close your eyes and visualize the colorful world of Villa Villekulla. Imagine yourself surrounded by Pippi's unique and quirky possessions, such as her beloved horse, Mr. Nilsson, or her prized bag of gold coins.
Now that we've immersed ourselves in Pippi's world, let's discuss how she expresses her creativity through various art forms. We know Pippi loves to draw and paint, as she creates many of the paintings and decorations found in Villa Villekulla. Additionally, Pippi has a unique sense of style that she showcases through her eccentric outfits and hairstyles.
To continue exploring our own creativity, let's try a fun art activity inspired by Pippi. Using our imaginations, let's draw a portrait of what we think Pippi would look like in a completely new outfit or hairstyle. This can be as wild and imaginative as we like. For example, we could draw Pippi wearing a dress made entirely of candy, or with rainbow-colored hair.
Through our exploration of Pippi Longstocking's world, we've discovered the unique ways in which she expresses her creativity through art. By leaning into our own imaginations and trying something new, we can create art that is just as unique and memorable as Pippi's.