| 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 | Patterns |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Good day, young artists! Today, we are going to embark on an exciting adventure exploring patterns! Patterns are everywhere—in nature, in our clothes, and even in the art we create. Are you ready to become Pattern Detectives?
By the end of our lesson, you will understand what patterns are, and you'll know how to spot them in the world around you. Plus, you'll get to create your very own pattern masterpiece!
Start with a Pattern Hunt!
Gather Your Class: Gather the children in a circle. Have them look at their classmates’ clothing and the decorations in the classroom.
Questions to Spark Curiosity:
Share Your Findings: Encourage everyone to raise their hands to share the patterns they see. As they share, you can write down or draw the patterns on a large sheet of paper for everyone to see.
Now that we've spotted patterns, it's time to make some!
Art Materials: Gather paper, crayons, and stamps (like dot stamps).
Instructions: Ask each student to create their own pattern using the art materials. They can use different colours, shapes, and sizes.
Show and Tell: Invite each child to show their artwork and describe their pattern to the class!
Patterns are a fun way to explore creativity! As we continue with our lesson, remember that these colourful combinations can inspire us in many ways. Let’s keep our eyes open to find patterns together every day!
Ready, set, let’s make some patterns! 🎉
Encourage parents to join the fun by asking their children to point out patterns at home! This can help reinforce the concept and make learning even more enjoyable!