lenny

Spark Your Creativity

Lesson Plan

Spark Your Creativity

Students will brainstorm creative ideas, draw their chosen concepts, and share positive feedback to practice self-expression and build confidence.

This lesson fosters self-expression, problem-solving, and confidence as students see their ideas valued and learn to encourage peers.

Audience

3rd–5th Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Brainstorming, drawing, and peer feedback.

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

  • Print enough copies of Idea Brainstorm Worksheet for each student
  • Gather Drawing Paper, Pencils, and Colored Markers or Crayons
  • Review the lesson flow and key talking points on creativity

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

  • Welcome students and briefly introduce creativity as generating new ideas
  • Ask: “What does creativity mean to you?” and list responses on the board
  • Encourage one or two quick examples of creative acts (e.g., drawing, storytelling)

Step 2

Brainstorming Activity

10 minutes

  • Distribute Idea Brainstorm Worksheet
  • Prompt students to list three creative ideas (e.g., a new gadget, imaginary animal, or fun game)
  • Circulate and encourage unique and out-of-the-box thinking

Step 3

Drawing Activity

10 minutes

  • Provide Drawing Paper and Colored Markers or Crayons
  • Instruct students to choose one idea from their worksheet and create a detailed drawing
  • Remind them they can add labels or short descriptions to explain their creation

Step 4

Peer Feedback

3 minutes

  • Pair students up and have them share their drawings
  • Teach them to give one specific compliment (e.g., “I like how you used bright colors!”)
  • Encourage active listening and positive language

Step 5

Cool-Down & Reflection

2 minutes

  • Invite a few volunteers to share one thing they’re proud of in their drawing
  • Ask: “How did it feel to receive positive feedback?”
  • Reinforce that every idea has value and celebrating each other’s creativity builds confidence
lenny
0 educators
use Lenny to create lessons.

No credit card needed

Worksheet

Idea Brainstorm Worksheet

Instructions: Think of three creative ideas—a new gadget, an imaginary animal, or a fun game. For each idea, give it a name, describe it, and sketch it below.

Idea 1

  1. Idea Name:



  2. Describe your idea (What is it? How does it work?):






  3. Sketch your idea:










Idea 2

  1. Idea Name:



  2. Describe your idea (What is it? How does it work?):






  3. Sketch your idea:










Idea 3

  1. Idea Name:



  2. Describe your idea (What is it? How does it work?):






  3. Sketch your idea:










lenny
lenny
Spark Your Creativity • Lenny Learning