Creative Drawing Adventure
Free drawing
This lesson engages 7-8 year olds in a free drawing activity, encouraging creativity and collaboration. Students will explore their artistic abilities while working together, fostering both individual expression and teamwork skills. This lesson is important as it helps develop fine motor skills, creativity, and social interaction among peers.
Active Learning, Collaborative Learning
Markers, Large sheets of paper, Table covers, and Wipes for cleaning
Step 1
Introduction
10 mins
- Gather students in a circle and introduce the activity.
- Explain that they will be doing a free drawing session where they can draw anything they imagine.
- Discuss the importance of creativity and how art can express feelings and ideas.
Step 2
Group Formation
5 mins
- Divide students into small groups of 3-4.
- Ensure each group has a large sheet of paper and a set of markers.
Step 3
Drawing Activity
30 mins
- Allow students to start drawing, encouraging them to share ideas and collaborate on a group drawing.
- Walk around to provide support and encouragement.
- Remind students to respect each other's ideas and space.
Step 4
Gallery Walk
10 mins
- Have each group display their artwork around the room.
- Allow students to walk around and view each other's work.
- Encourage them to ask questions and give positive feedback.
- Gather students back in a circle.
- Ask them to share what they enjoyed about the activity and what they learned.
- Thank them for their participation and creativity.
