| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Art |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | Apples |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Welcome, little artists! Today, we are going to embark on a colorful journey exploring the wonderful world of apples. Before we dive into our art project, let's warm up our imaginations and get our creative juices flowing with a fun, interactive activity!
Introduce the concept of apples through imagination, storytelling, and sensory experiences to ignite creativity before the art project starts.
Gather 'Round: Invite your students to sit in a circle. Present the apples in front of them.
"Look at these shiny apples! What do you see? What colors do you notice?”
Pass the Apple: Hand out the apples to each child (one apple per child). Encourage them to hold it and feel its shape.
“What does it feel like? Is it smooth or bumpy? What shape do you see?”
Scent & Smell: Allow the children to take a sniff of their apple.
"Can you smell the yummy apple? Does it remind you of anything? Maybe a time you had an apple snack?"
Story Time: Start telling a fun and imaginative story about an apple:
“Once upon a time, in a colorful orchard, there was a little apple named Annie who dreamed of becoming the biggest, brightest apple in the entire tree! One day, she embarked on an adventure….”
(Guide them through fun obstacles and adventures, encouraging their input about what happens next.)
Draw Your Apple Adventure: After the story, invite the children to draw their favorite parts of the apple adventure on the large paper you have prepared.
"What do you think Annie saw? Did she meet a friendly worm or a playful squirrel? Let’s color the adventure together!"
Wrap up by discussing everyone’s drawings. Ask questions like:
“What colors did you use?”
“Why did you choose that part of the story?”
By using our senses and imagination, we’ve just begun our artistic journey! Now, let’s create our very own apple art with different materials!
This engaging introduction not only appeals to the children’s senses but also sets the stage for a vibrant art lesson focused on apples, blending creativity with learning in a fun, memorable way!