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October Crafts Extravaganza

Tamara peay

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

October Crafts Extravaganza

Create October-themed crafts

This lesson focuses on engaging leaders in creating October-themed crafts. It will help the participants develop their creativity, fine motor skills, and collaboration as they work together on various projects. This will not only be a fun activity but also foster a sense of community and accomplishment.

Audience

Leaders

Time

1 hour

Approach

Materials

Construction paper, Scissors, Glue, Markers and Crayons, Pumpkin templates, Leaf templates, Googly eyes, Pipe cleaners, Glitter, Pumpkin seeds, and Paint

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome the leaders and briefly introduce the craft activities for the day.
  • Explain the importance of creativity and collaboration through crafting.
  • Show some sample finished crafts to spark interest.

Step 2

Craft 1: Pumpkin Paper Plates

10 mins

  • Distribute paper plates, orange paint or construction paper, and other materials.
  • Instruct the participants on how to create their own pumpkin faces using the materials.
  • Encourage them to be as creative as possible.

Step 3

Craft 2: Leaf Garland

10 mins

  • Provide various leaf templates and construction paper.
  • Instruct the participants to trace and cut out leaf shapes.
  • Show them how to string the leaves together to create a garland.
  • Let creativity flow with decorating the leaves.

Step 4

Craft 3: Pipe Cleaner Spiders

10 mins

  • Hand out black pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
  • Show how to twist the pipe cleaners to form a spider shape.
  • Allow participants to add their own touches to make each spider unique.

Step 5

Craft 4: Pumpkin Seed Mosaics

10 mins

  • Provide pumpkin seeds and paint.
  • Instruct participants on how to paint the seeds in various colors.
  • Show them how to create mosaic designs on construction paper using the painted seeds.
  • Encourage creativity in forming patterns and designs.

Step 6

Clean-Up

5 mins

  • Allocate time for participants to clean up their work spaces.
  • Encourage teamwork in cleaning up to foster collaboration.

Step 7

Closure

5 mins

  • Have participants share their completed crafts with the group.
  • Discuss what they enjoyed and what they found challenging.
  • Conclude by emphasizing the skills developed during the session and encouraging them to continue crafting in their own time.
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