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| Which subject | Art |
| What topic | Paper plate weaving |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Paper Plate Weaving
Grades K-5 (ages 5-11)
Art
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Visual Arts standards which emphasize creating, performing, and responding to art.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly explain what weaving is and show examples of woven art. Discuss the materials to be used. |
| 2 | Preparing the Plates | 5 | Instruct students to cut slits around the paper plate's edge (approximately 1 inch apart). |
| 3 | Choosing the Yarn | 3 | Allow students to choose their yarn colors and discuss how colors can affect their design. |
| 4 | Weaving Techniques | 10 | Demonstrate basic weaving techniques. Students will begin weaving the yarn through the slits in their plates. |
| 5 | Creative Design | 5 | Students can decorate their plates using markers or crayons while they weave. Encourage them to think about patterns and colors. |
| 6 | Reflection and Cleanup | 2 | Ask students to reflect on what they learned. Collect materials and clean up the area. |
Students will take home their woven plates, and they are to create a brief written reflection (2-3 sentences) about their experience with weaving and what they learned. The homework will be checked without student presentations in class.