aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Art
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Animals
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: "Animal Art Adventure!"

Objectives

Today, we are going to explore the wonderful world of animals through art! By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

• Identify different animals
• Create a piece of art inspired by your favourite animal
• Use various materials to bring your animal to life

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Setting the Scene: An Animal Safari

Gathering the Explorers!

Materials Needed:

• Animal masks (optional for a fun start)
• Pictures of various animals (in books or flashcards)
• Art supplies (crayons, markers, paper, glue, and animal figurines)

Activity 1: Animal Sounds!

Let's begin our adventure by making some animal sounds! I will make a sound, and you guess which animal it is. For example, "Roar!" What animal makes that sound?

Encourage students to listen and respond enthusiastically, mimicking various animal sounds. This engages their creativity and sets an energetic atmosphere.

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Activity 2: Animal Discovery!

Now, let’s take a virtual safari together! We’ll look at pictures of different animals like elephants, giraffes, and penguins.

Discussion Questions:

• What colours do you see?
• How does this animal move?
• Where does this animal live?

Use this opportunity to engage students in a discussion about their favourite animals, encouraging them to share their thoughts and feelings.

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Creating Our Animal Art

Now that we’ve all warmed up, it’s time to create our own animal art!

Instructions:

1. Choose your favourite animal: Think about the animals we just talked about. Which one do you like the most?
2. Gather materials: Use the art supplies on your table.
3. Create your artwork: Use crayons, markers, or glue to draw or build your animal. Be as creative as you like—maybe you want to add an unusual background or make your animal colourful.
4. Share your art: Once everyone has finished, we’ll have an “Animal Art Show” where you can present your artwork to the class!

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Wrap-Up: Reflection Time

After our art activity, we'll sit in a circle and each share one thing about our animal art. Why did we choose that animal? What do we love about it?

Let’s celebrate our creativity and learn from each other!

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Conclusion

Art is a fantastic way to express how we feel about animals. I can’t wait to see the amazing creations you all come up with in our “Animal Art Adventure”! Let's get started and have some fun!