| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Art |
| What topic | Stick ants and bees with spots Place eyes Complete 3D Ants made out of make up sponges. Students to paint the ants. Teacher to glue legs Ant antenna's legs label ant with children's name Label bees with children's name |
| What length (min) | 50 |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | victorian curiculum |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Stick Ants and Bees with Spots
Reception / Kindergarten
Art
50 minutes
20 students
Victorian Curriculum - Arts: Explore and express ideas through art materials and techniques.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Introduce the lesson topic and objectives. Show examples of ants and bees made from sponges. Discuss colors and shapes they can use. |
| 2 | Group Formation | 5 | Divide students into groups of 4. Explain the task and roles within each group for creating ants and bees. |
| 3 | Prepare Materials | 5 | Distribute makeup sponges and painting materials to each group. Ensure students have access to water cups and paper towels. |
| 4 | Create Ants | 15 | Guide students as they paint their sponges to resemble ants, encouraging creativity in color choices and design. |
| 5 | Create Bees | 10 | In groups, students will create bees, following the same painting process. Teacher assists with guidance and inspiration as needed. |
| 6 | Assemble Components | 5 | Students will attach legs and antennae to their painted ants and bees. Teacher will assist by gluing components securely. |
| 7 | Labeling | 3 | Instruct students to label their creations with their names using pre-prepared labels. |
| 8 | Clean Up | 2 | Students will help clean up the workspace, returning materials to the designated areas. |
| 9 | Review and Reflect | 5 | Gather students to discuss what they enjoyed about the activity and what they learned. Emphasize collaboration and friendship in art. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we have an exciting art lesson planned! Our topic is 'Stick Ants and Bees with Spots.' Does anyone know what kind of creatures we will be making? That's right! Ants and bees!"
"As we go through our lesson today, we will be using some fun materials to create 3D ants and bees using makeup sponges. We will paint them to add colour and texture, and we will practice our fine motor skills by attaching legs and antennae. And most importantly, we will collaborate in groups!"
"Let’s take a look at some examples of ants and bees made with sponge. [Show examples.] What colours do you think we can use to make our creations beautiful?"
"Now, let’s get into groups! I will divide you into groups of four. When I call your name, please move to the carpet area with your group. Remember, in your groups, you all have different roles. One person will be in charge of painting, another will handle the sponge, one will add the legs and antennae, and the last person will help with clean-up. This way, everyone can work together!"
"Alright, now it's time to get our materials! Each group will get some makeup sponges, paint brushes, different colours of paint, and other materials we'll need, like wiggle eyes and pipe cleaners. You’ll also find water cups for rinsing your brushes, and paper towels for any spills. Don’t forget, take turns and help each other!"
"Now that we have our materials, let's start creating our ants! First, using your paint brushes, let’s paint the sponges to look like ants. You can choose any colours you like! Think about how ants look and be as creative as you can. I'll walk around while you work, so raise your hand if you need help!"
"Great job, everyone! Now, it’s time for the next part. In your groups, let’s create bees! Remember to follow the same painting process. Make your bees bright and fun! I’ll be here to help if you have any questions or need some inspiration. I can't wait to see how creative you all will be!"
"Okay! Now that we have our painted ants and bees, it’s time to add their legs and antennae. You will use the pompoms or small balls for legs and pipe cleaners for the antennae. Be careful and ask for help if you need it! I will help glue everything securely so your creations stay together."
"Great work, everyone! Now, we need to label our ants and bees with our names. Here are the prepared labels. Please write your name clearly on one label, and then stick it on your creation. This way, everyone will know who made each ant and bee!"
"Time to clean up! Please help me return any materials you used back to their designated areas. Remember to let’s work together to make our space tidy. You can throw away any rubbish or rubbish wrappings into the bin."
"Now that we have all cleaned up, let’s gather back together and talk about what we did today. I would love to hear what you enjoyed most about making your ants and bees. Did you find anything challenging? How did you work with your friends? Remember, art is not just about making things; it's also about working together and having fun!"