Magic in the Everyday

Ciara McNearly

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Magic in the Everyday

Spark imagination and creativity

Children will use everyday objects to create magical art pieces. This lesson is important as it encourages children to see the potential in ordinary items and fosters creativity and imagination.

Audience

Believers (ages 7-8)

Time

45 mins

Approach

Spark imagination and creativity

Materials

Everyday objects (e.g., leaves, sticks, bottle caps, buttons), Glue, Paper, Markers, Scissors, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Welcome the children and explain that today they will be creating magical art pieces using everyday objects. Discuss how ordinary items can be transformed into something special with a bit of imagination.

Step 2

Demonstration

5 mins

Show examples of art pieces made from everyday objects. Explain the process of selecting items and thinking creatively about how to use them.

Step 3

Activity

25 mins

Distribute the materials to the children. Encourage them to select a few everyday objects and think about how they can combine them to create something magical. Allow them to use glue, paper, markers, and scissors to assemble their art pieces.

Step 4

Sharing

5 mins

Invite the children to share their art pieces with the group. Ask them to explain what they created and how they used their imagination to transform the everyday objects.

Step 5

Reflection

5 mins

Lead a discussion on the experience. Ask the children how it felt to use their imagination and what they learned about seeing potential in ordinary items.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Questions to guide a discussion on creativity and imagination.

What did you create with your everyday objects?

Encourage children to describe their art pieces and the thought process behind their creations.

How did you decide which objects to use?

Discuss the selection process and how they envisioned the objects in their art.

What was the most challenging part of this activity?

Explore any difficulties they faced and how they overcame them.

How did it feel to use your imagination in this way?

Reflect on the emotional and cognitive experience of being creative.