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Which subject	Art
What topic	Autumn
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
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Lesson Plan: Autumn Art Exploration

Age Group: Preschool / Nursery
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Art
Topic: Autumn

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the Season of Autumn: Children will learn about the characteristics of autumn, including changes in weather and nature.
2. Explore Colour Mixing: Children will use autumnal colours to create artworks, learning about primary and secondary colours.
3. Enhance Fine Motor Skills: Engaging with various art materials will help develop children's hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

Required Materials

• Paper (A3 size preferably)
• Watercolour paints in autumn colours (red, orange, yellow, brown)
• Paintbrushes
• Leaves (real or artificial)
• Glue
• Safety scissors
• Markers or crayons
• Paper towels

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Welcome and Engagement: Gather the children in a circle and introduce the topic of autumn. Show them pictures of autumn scenes—highlight the colours of the leaves and the feeling of the season.

2. Discussion: Ask open-ended questions like:

   • “What colours do you see in autumn?”
   • “What happens to the leaves?”
   • “What do you enjoy about this time of year?”

3. Connect to Art: Explain that today they will create an autumn-themed artwork!

Main Activity (20 minutes)

Step 1: Colour Mixing (10 minutes)

1. Demonstration: Show children the autumn colours (red, orange, yellow, and brown) and demonstrate how to mix primary colours to create secondary colours. For example, mix red and yellow to make orange.

2. Hands-On Experience: Give each child their own watercolour palette. Encourage them to explore mixing colours and painting their own representations of autumn leaves on paper.

Step 2: Leaf Collage (10 minutes)

1. Create Leaf Shapes: Provide pre-cut paper leaf shapes or have children use safety scissors to cut leaf shapes from the autumn-coloured paper.

2. Assembly: Instruct children to glue their painted leaves and coloured leaf cut-outs onto the A3 paper, creating a collage. Encourage them to experiment with different arrangements and layers.

3. Final Touches: Allow them to use markers or crayons to add extra details like grass or clouds.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Group Sharing: Have children sit in a circle and take turns showing their artwork, sharing what colours they used and what they love about autumn.

2. Reflection: Ask questions such as:

   • “What did you enjoy the most about making your autumn artwork?”
   • “Can you describe your favourite autumn colour?”

3. Cleanup: Lead the children in a cleanup song while they put away materials and tidy up the area.

Extensions

For children showing a keen interest in the topic:

• Organise an autumn nature walk to collect real leaves and twigs for future art projects.
• Create an autumn-themed sensory bin filled with leaves, pine cones, and small pumpkins.

Note: Always ensure activities accommodate all children's needs, providing assistance where necessary and adapting materials for diverse learning abilities.