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Creative Color Blast!

Lesson Plan

Creative Color Blast!

art projects

In this lesson, students will explore their creativity by creating colorful art projects using a variety of materials. This lesson encourages self-expression and helps develop fine motor skills while having fun with art.

Audience

7 and 8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Materials

Construction paper, Markers, Crayons, Colored pencils, Glue sticks, Safety scissors, Glitter, Stickers, and Printable art project instructions

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome the students and briefly explain that today they will be working on a fun and colorful art project.
  • Discuss the importance of creativity and how art helps express our feelings and ideas.
  • Show examples of colorful art and ask students what colors and materials they like to use.

Step 2

Art Project Creation

40 mins

  • Hand out construction paper and various coloring tools (markers, crayons, colored pencils) to each student.
  • Provide safety scissors, glue sticks, glitter, and stickers for additional decoration.
  • Give each student the printable art project instruction sheet.
  • Encourage students to be as creative as they want, offering assistance as needed.
  • Walk around the room, provide positive feedback, and ask students to explain their art as they work.

Step 3

Closing Discussion

10 mins

  • Ask students to share their art with the class and describe what they created.
  • Discuss how they felt while making their art and what they enjoyed the most.
  • Reinforce the idea that everyone's art is unique and special, and praise their creativity.
  • Collect the artwork if they wish to display it, or allow them to take it home.
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Worksheet

Printable Art Project Instructions

This printable contains step-by-step instructions for students to follow during the art project. It ensures everyone understands the task and stays on track.




1. Pick your favorite colors of construction paper.







2. Use markers, crayons, or colored pencils to draw your favorite shapes, objects, or scenes.







3. Add decorations with glitter, stickers, and other materials available.







4. Use glue sticks to attach different pieces of construction paper for a collage effect.







5. Get creative and have fun with your art!




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