Lesson Plan Title
Grade R Life Skills Lesson Plan: Art Creative Activity on the Theme “On the Farm”
Materials Needed
- Coloured construction paper
- Scissors (child-friendly)
- Glue sticks
- Crayons and markers
- Farm animal stickers or cut-outs
- Cotton balls (for sheep)
- Leaf templates or real leaves (for a nature touch)
Learning Objectives
- Students will develop fine motor skills through cutting and pasting activities.
- Students will identify and describe common farm animals.
- Students will create an art piece representing a farm scene.
- Students will express creativity through the use of different materials.
Vocabulary
- Farm: A place where animals and crops are raised.
- Barn: A large building on a farm where animals and equipment are kept.
- Sheep: An animal with thick wool.
- Pig: A pink or black farm animal that likes to roll in mud.
- Chicken: A bird that lives on the farm and lays eggs.
Previous Learning
Students have been introduced to various farm animals through stories, songs, and pictures. They have also discussed the sounds these animals make and the roles they play on a farm.
Anticipated Challenges and Solutions
- Difficulty with Cutting: Some students may struggle with scissors. Provide pre-cut shapes or offer assistance.
- Understanding the Task: Some students may not understand the activity instructions. Use visual aids and demonstrate each step.
- Engagement: To keep all students engaged, ensure that materials are colourful and varied.
Beginning Activities (4 minutes)
- Welcome the students and gather them in a circle.
- Introduce the topic by showing pictures of a farm and its animals.
- Briefly discuss what a farm is and the animals that live there.
- Explain that they will be creating their own farm scene using different art materials.
Middle Activities (32 minutes)
- Demonstration (5 minutes)
- Show the students a sample farm scene you have created.
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Explain each part of the scene and how you used the materials.
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Guided Practice (10 minutes)
- Distribute construction paper and other materials.
- Guide the students to draw or glue a barn in the centre of their paper.
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Encourage them to add grass using green crayons or markers.
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Independent Practice (17 minutes)
- Allow students to choose farm animal stickers or cut-outs to place on their farm scene.
- Provide cotton balls for sheep and help students glue them onto their papers.
- Let students use markers to draw other farm elements like trees, the sun, or a pond.
End Activities (4 minutes)
- Gather the students and ask them to share their farm scenes with the class.
- Praise their efforts and highlight different elements from their drawings.
- Ask a few students to describe their favourite part of their farm scene.
Assessment and Checks for Understanding
- Observe students during independent practice to ensure they are engaged and using the materials correctly.
- Conduct informal check-ins with individual students to ask about their artwork.
- Use the end activity (sharing circle) to assess students’ understanding and ability to describe their artwork and the farm environment.
Differentiation Strategies for Diverse Learners
- Struggling Students: Provide extra assistance with cutting and gluing. Use more stickers and pre-cut shapes for these students.
- Advanced Students: Encourage them to add more detailed elements to their farm scene, such as a tractor or additional farm animals.
- Visual Learners: Use plenty of visual aids and demonstrations.
- Kinesthetic Learners: Ensure ample opportunities for hands-on activities like cutting and pasting.
Teaching Notes
- Emphasise creativity and that there is no right or wrong way to create their farm scene.
- Continuously monitor for student engagement and provide positive reinforcement.
- Ensure all materials are safely used and that activities are inclusive for students with disabilities, for example, providing alternative tools for those who struggle with fine motor skills.