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Dreamy Cloud Sculptures

Lesson Plan

Dreamy Cloud Sculptures

Promote imaginative thinking

In this lesson, students will create cloud sculptures using cotton balls and paper. As they craft, they will be encouraged to describe their creations and express the dreams or feelings they see in them. This activity promotes imaginative thinking and self-expression, helping young learners to articulate their thoughts and emotions creatively.

Audience

Kindergarten Students

Time

20 minutes

Approach

Promote imaginative thinking

Materials

Cotton balls, Construction paper, Glue, Markers, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

3 minutes

  • Welcome the students and introduce the activity: creating cloud sculptures.
  • Explain that they will use cotton balls and paper to make their own clouds.
  • Encourage them to think about what dreams or feelings their clouds might represent.

Step 2

Crafting Cloud Sculptures

12 minutes

  • Distribute materials: cotton balls, construction paper, glue, and markers.
  • Guide students to glue cotton balls onto the paper to form cloud shapes.
  • Encourage them to use markers to add details or colors that represent their dreams or feelings.
  • Walk around to assist and encourage students as they work.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

5 minutes

  • Invite students to share their cloud sculptures with the class.
  • Ask them to describe what they see in their clouds and what dreams or feelings they represent.
  • Use the discussion questions to guide the conversation and encourage participation.
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Discussion

Cloud Sculpture Discussion

A guided discussion to help students articulate the dreams or feelings they see in their cloud sculptures.

What do you see in your cloud sculpture?

Encourage students to describe shapes, colors, or patterns they created.







What dreams or feelings does your cloud represent?

Guide students to express emotions or stories related to their sculptures.







How did you decide what to create?

Ask students about their thought process and inspiration for their designs.







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