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What to createLesson plan
Which subjectArt
What topicEric Carle
What length (min)30
What age groupReception / Kindergarten
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# Lesson Plan: Exploring the Art of Eric Carle

## Grade Level
Reception / Kindergarten

## Duration
30 minutes

## Lesson Objective
Students will explore the artistic style of Eric Carle, learn about collage techniques, and create their own art inspired by his work.

## Materials Needed
- Eric Carle books (e.g., "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?")
- Colored construction paper
- Tissue paper in various colors
- Glue sticks
- Scissors
- Markers or crayons
- Paintbrushes (optional)
- Watercolors (optional)

## Introduction (5 minutes)
1. **Read Aloud**: Begin by reading one of Eric Carle’s books, such as "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." 
2. **Discussion**: Ask the students what they like about the illustrations. Highlight Carle's use of color and texture in his artwork.

## Direct Instruction (10 minutes)
1. **Artist Overview**: Share brief information about Eric Carle, including his background, the types of stories he illustrates, and his unique collage technique.
2. **Collage Technique**: Demonstrate how to make a simple collage. Show how to tear colored tissue paper into shapes and glue them onto construction paper.

## Guided Practice (10 minutes)
1. **Creating Artwork**: Provide students with construction paper, tissue paper, and glue. Encourage them to create their own collaged animal or creature inspired by Eric Carle's style. 
2. **Support**: Walk around to offer assistance and encourage creativity. Remind them to think about colors and shapes while they work.

## Closure (5 minutes)
1. **Show and Tell**: Invite students to share their artwork with the class. Ask them to explain what they made and what inspired them.
2. **Reflection**: Conclude the lesson by discussing what they learned about Eric Carle and the joy of creating art.

## Assessment
- Observe student engagement during the reading and art creation.
- Evaluate the final artworks for creativity and effort.
- Ask students to share one thing they learned about Eric Carle during their presentations.

## Extension Activities
- **Art Gallery**: Create a classroom "gallery" where students can display their artwork for others to view.
- **Further Reading**: Introduce more books by Eric Carle for future reading sessions.
- **Nature Walk**: Take students outside to find inspiration in nature for their next art project.

## Standards Alignment
This lesson aligns with the following educational standards:
- **Visual Arts**: Exploring and creating visual art using various media (Collage techniques).
- **Language Arts**: Engaging in discussions about texts read in class (Read-aloud).
- **Social-Emotional Learning**: Building confidence through sharing artwork with peers.

This lesson plan introduces young students to the art of Eric Carle in an interactive and engaging way, meeting the needs of kindergartners and aligning with U.S. educational standards.