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Spark Your Creativity

Priscilla

Tier 1
For Schools

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

  • Drawing Paper, - Pencils, - Colored Markers or Crayons, and - Idea Brainstorm Worksheet

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
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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:










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