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Which subjectArt
What topicLetter A
What length (min)30
What age groupPreschool / Nursery
Class size20
What curriculum
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Lesson plan

Topic

Letter A in Art

Objectives

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Lesson Structure

Step Number Step Title Length Details
1 Introduction to A 5 minutes Introduce the letter A by showing flashcards and discussing words that start with A (e.g., apple, alligator).
2 Warm-Up Activity 5 minutes Engage students in a fun warm-up using their arms to make a large capital 'A' shape together.
3 Art Activity - Collage 10 minutes Provide magazines, scissors, and glue. Instruct students to find and cut out pictures of items that begin with A to create a collage on construction paper.
4 Art Activity - Painting 8 minutes Hand out paint and brushes, encouraging students to paint their favorite item that starts with the letter A (e.g., apple).
5 Clean Up 2 minutes Guide students to help clean their work area, putting away art supplies.
6 Conclusion 5 minutes Gather the class to reflect on what they created, hold up the collages and paintings. Briefly discuss the letter A again. Homework reminder.

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with early childhood education standards in the areas of language recognition, fine motor skills development, and creative expression.

Homework

Students will be asked to find three items at home that start with the letter A and draw them. Teachers will check the homework upon submission but will not require students to present it in front of the class to maintain comfort and reduce anxiety.

Lesson script