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Creative Art Fun

Bri’Anca Jordan

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Creative Art Fun

Art activity

This engaging and creative lesson plan is designed to introduce 7-8 year old students to art through a fun and collaborative activity. The lesson includes a short video to stimulate creativity, a discussion to foster ideas, and an art activity that encourages teamwork and active learning. This plan aims to develop the students' creativity, teamwork, and self-expression skills, while providing a lively and enjoyable experience.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Active Learning

Materials

Markers, Colored pencils, Drawing paper, Craft supplies (glue, scissors, etc.), Short Film: Crossing the Bridge video, and Discussion Guide

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Greet the students and briefly introduce the day's lesson.
  • Explain that they will watch a short video, have a discussion, and then do a fun art activity together.
  • Link to Short Film: Crossing the Bridge

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

  • Show the Short Film: Crossing the Bridge to the students.
  • Encourage the students to pay attention to the story and the characters as they watch.

Step 3

Discussion

15 mins

  • After watching the video, gather the students in a circle.
  • Use the provided discussion guide to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and ideas.

Step 4

Art Activity Instructions

5 mins

  • Explain the art activity to the students.
  • Each student will draw their favorite part of the video or create a new character inspired by the story.
  • Encourage them to use their imagination and be creative.

Step 5

Art Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute drawing paper, markers, colored pencils, and other craft supplies.
  • Allow the students to work on their art projects collaboratively or individually.
  • Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and encouragement as needed.

Step 6

Closure

5 mins

  • Ask students to share their artwork with the class.
  • Provide positive feedback and celebrate their creativity.
  • Summarize the lesson and thank the students for their participation.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

Guide to facilitate a discussion about the Short Film: Crossing the Bridge.

What did you like about the video?

Encourage students to share specific parts they enjoyed and why.







Who was your favorite character? Why?

Ask students to elaborate on the traits they liked about the character.







If you could change the ending of the story, what would you change?

Foster creativity by inviting students to think of alternative endings.







How did the characters in the video solve their problems?

Discuss problem-solving strategies used by characters in the story.







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