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Creative Creature Creations

Lesson Plan

Creative Creature Creations

Art

Students will learn to create their own unique creatures using various art materials. This lesson aims to promote creativity and teamwork among students while providing a fun and engaging art-making experience. Art aids in the development of fine motor skills and encourages self-expression.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Art supplies (paper, crayons, markers, scissors, glue, etc.), Emotions StoryBots Video, Discussion Questions, and Activity Instructions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome the students and briefly explain the day's activity.
  • Mention that they will be creating their own unique creatures and sharing them with the class.
  • Explain the importance of creativity and teamwork in art.

Step 2

Video Viewing

11 mins

  • Play the Emotions StoryBots video.
  • Encourage students to pay attention to how different activities and interactions influence emotions.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Discuss the video with the students using the provided questions.
  • Questions will focus on the different emotions shown in the video and how they can be expressed through art.

Step 4

Art Activity Setup

5 mins

  • Set up the art supplies and explain the activity instructions.
  • Each student will create their own creature using the provided materials.
  • Emphasize using different colors and shapes to express various emotions.

Step 5

Art Creation

20 mins

  • Allow students to work on their creature creations.
  • Walk around and assist students as needed.
  • Encourage them to think about the emotions their creatures might be feeling.

Step 6

Group Sharing

10 mins

  • Students share their creations with the class.
  • Each student explains their creature and the emotions it represents.
  • Encourage positive feedback and peer support.

Step 7

Closure

3 mins

  • Recap the activity and highlight the importance of creativity and expressing emotions through art.
  • Thank the students for their participation and effort.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guide students in discussing the video they watched and how emotions can be expressed through art.

What emotions did you see in the video?

Encourage students to think about how different activities and interactions influenced the characters' emotions.







How can we use colors to show emotions in our art?

Discuss how different colors can represent different feelings (e.g., yellow for happiness, blue for sadness).







What are some ways we can make our creatures look happy or sad?

Talk about using different shapes and lines to convey emotions.







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Worksheet

Activity Instructions

Instructions for the art activity where students create their own creatures.

Create your own unique creature using the art supplies provided. Think about the following as you work on your creature:


* What colors will you use to show your creature's emotions?

  • What shapes and lines will help express how your creature is feeling?
  • How can you make your creature look happy, sad, excited, or any other emotion?







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