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Which subject	Art
What topic	Life skills class
What length (min)	30
What age group	Preschool / Nursery
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Lesson Plan: Life Skills Class

Subject: Art

Duration: 30 minutes
Age Group: Preschool / Nursery

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Objective

Students will learn about basic life skills such as sharing, communication, and self-expression through art activities.

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Materials Needed

• Colorful paper
• Crayons and markers
• Scissors (safety scissors for preschoolers)
• Glue
• Magazines (for cutting images)
• Large poster board

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Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the class by gathering the children in a circle.

• Explain what life skills are in simple terms.
• Discuss why skills like sharing and self-expression are important.
• Ask the children if they've ever had to share something or express their feelings.

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Activity 1: Collaborative Art Project (15 minutes)

Instructions:

1. Create a Shared Artwork
   • Pass out large sheets of paper to each child.
   • Ask them to draw or create something that represents how they feel today.
   • Encourage them to share their artwork and feelings with their classmates.
   • As they create, walk around, prompting them to discuss their choices, fostering communication.
2. Combine Artwork on Poster Board
   • Once all kids finish their individual pieces, help them glue their artwork onto a large poster board as a collaborative piece, emphasizing teamwork.

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Activity 2: Art & Sharing Game (5 minutes)

Instructions:

1. Share and Tell
   • Invite children to select one item (artwork or drawing) they made to share with the group.
   • Encourage them to use complete sentences to say, "My name is [Name] and this is my [describe the art]."
   • Reinforce positive feedback by applauding each child’s presentation.

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Conclusion (5 minutes)

• Gather the children back in the circle and discuss what they learned about sharing and expressing themselves.
• Ask them how they felt while creating art together.
• Wrap up by reminding them that art is a way to express their feelings and can be a fun way to learn life skills.

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Assessment

• Observe children’s participation in activities and their ability to share and communicate with peers.
• Evaluate their engagement in expressing their feelings through art.

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Clean-Up (5 minutes)

• Encourage children to clean up their work area together.
• Use this time to reinforce the importance of taking care of shared spaces.

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Extension Ideas

• Introduce a new theme for the next class involving other life skills, such as responsibility (e.g., caring for a plant).
• Create an art gallery display to showcase their collaborative artwork.

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This lesson plan utilizes art as a means to teach essential life skills in a fun and engaging way suitable for preschool children.