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Lesson Plan: Creative Arts on Fruits

Grade: R (Reception / Kindergarten)
Subject: Creative Arts
Duration: 1 Hour
Theme: Exploring Fruits

Objectives:

  1. Learners will identify different types of fruits.
  2. Learners will use various materials to create art related to fruits.
  3. Learners will express their creativity through drawing, painting, and crafting.
  4. Learners will develop fine motor skills through hands-on activities.

Materials Needed:

  • A selection of real fruits (e.g., apples, bananas, oranges, grapes)
  • Drawing paper
  • Crayons and markers
  • Watercolor paints and brushes
  • Glue and safety scissors
  • Pre-cut fruit shapes from colored paper (for collage)
  • Old magazines with pictures of fruits (for cutting out)
  • A large paper or poster board for a group collage
  • Plastic plates or trays for paint
  • Small bowls of water for rinsing brushes
  • Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing

Procedure:

Introduction (10 minutes)

  1. Begin with a discussion about fruits. Show real fruits and ask the learners to name them.
  2. Discuss the colors, shapes, and sizes of the fruits.
  3. Ask open-ended questions to promote thinking, such as:
    • "What is your favorite fruit? Why?"
    • "How do fruits grow? Do they grow on trees or bushes?"

Demonstration (10 minutes)

  1. Show an example of a simple fruit drawing/painting (e.g., an apple) using watercolors.
  2. Explain the process step-by-step: drawing the outline, adding colors, and mixing paints to create different shades.
  3. Introduce how to create a collage using the pre-cut fruit shapes or magazine pictures.

Activity 1: Fruit Painting (20 minutes)

  1. Give each child a piece of drawing paper and watercolors.
  2. Encourage them to paint their favorite fruit, demonstrating colors and techniques.
  3. Walk around the classroom to provide support and encouragement.
  4. Allow them to share their art with a partner, describing their chosen fruit.

Activity 2: Fruit Collage (15 minutes)

  1. Provide learners with the pre-cut fruit shapes or old magazines to cut out pictures of fruits.
  2. Instruct them to create a collage on a large poster board or individual sheets.
  3. Encourage creativity by allowing them to mix and match different fruits and add decorations.
  4. Provide glue and give instructions on how to collage their cutouts.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

  1. Gather the learners and have a mini art exhibition where they can display their paintings and collages.
  2. Celebrate their creations by asking each child to share which fruit they painted or collaged and what they liked about it.
  3. Conclude with a reflection on the lesson, asking questions like:
    • "What did you learn about fruits today?"
    • "What was your favorite part of the art activities?"

Assessment:

  • Observation of participation during discussions and activities.
  • Assessment of understanding through the creations made by each learner.
  • Encourage self-expression and creativity, praising effort and uniqueness.

Extensions:

  • Create a fruit-themed sensory bin with plastic fruit, sand, and other textures for free play.
  • Incorporate a storytime session with a book related to fruits.
  • Plan a healthy snack time incorporating real fruits to reinforce the lesson.

Notes:

  • Be sure to consider potential allergies when bringing in real fruit for the lesson.
  • Adjust activities to cater to the varying skill levels of the learners.