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Thanksgiving Art Extravaganza

Lesson Plan

Thanksgiving Art Extravaganza

Thanksgiving Art

In this engaging lesson, students will explore the theme of Thanksgiving through a creative art project. They will watch a short video to inspire their creativity and then create their own Thanksgiving-themed artwork using markers. This lesson helps students express gratitude and creativity, while also developing fine motor skills and artistic expression.

Audience

7-8 year olds

Time

1 hour

Approach

Active Learning

Materials

Markers, Paper, and Thanksgiving-themed video

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the theme of Thanksgiving.
  • Discuss what Thanksgiving means and some common symbols associated with it (e.g., turkeys, pumpkins, fall leaves).
  • Explain that they will be creating their own Thanksgiving art today.

Step 2

Video Inspiration

10 mins

  • Show the Thanksgiving-themed video to inspire students.
  • Ask students to pay attention to the colors and themes in the video.

Step 3

Art Activity

30 mins

  • Provide each student with paper and markers.
  • Encourage them to create a Thanksgiving-themed drawing, using inspiration from the video.
  • Walk around to offer guidance and encouragement as needed.

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

10 mins

  • Invite students to share their artwork with the class.
  • Ask them to explain what they drew and why they chose those elements.
  • Discuss what they enjoyed about the activity and what they learned about Thanksgiving.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the lesson and thank students for their participation.
  • Encourage them to think about what they are thankful for as they leave the class.
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