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Which subject	Art
What topic	First week of art
What length (min)	30
What age group	Reception / Kindergarten
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: First Week of Art

Subject

Art

Topic

First Week of Art

Grade/Age Group

Reception / Kindergarten (Ages 5-6)

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

Objectives

• Introduce students to basic art materials.
• Foster creativity through guided exploration of colors and shapes.
• Develop fine motor skills through simple art activities.
• Encourage self-expression and individual creativity.

Materials

• Crayons
• Markers
• Watercolor paints
• Paintbrushes
• Large sheets of construction paper
• Smocks (for paint activities)
• Paper towels (for cleanup)

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Greet students and introduce the topic of art. Discuss what art means and show sample artworks.
2	Materials Exploration	10 min	Introduce and briefly demonstrate each art material they will use (crayons, markers, paints). Allow students to explore materials and create a small practice piece.
3	Guided Art Activity	10 min	Instruct students to create a simple design using the materials provided, focusing on shapes and colors. Offer guidance and support where needed.
4	Clean-up	3 min	Guide students on how to properly clean up their materials and workspace, emphasizing responsibility.
5	Closing Reflection	2 min	Gather students in a circle to discuss what they created and what they enjoyed about the lesson.

Homework

• Provide students with a simple drawing assignment to complete at home. Ask them to draw their favorite animal using crayons or markers. Collect the drawings in the next class for feedback, ensuring that no student has to present their work in front of the class. Instead, individual feedback will be given during the next art session.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with national curriculum standards for the arts, fostering creativity and exploration, enhancing fine motor skills, and supporting collaborative and individual learning experiences.

Lesson script