K1L5 Sunflower Smiles

Lesson Duration: 50 minutes

Grade: K1

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Learning Objectives:

1. Create a sunflower artwork inspired by Vincent Van Gogh.
2. Explore and apply different shades of yellow and orange in painting.
3. Observe and identify the key structural components of a sunflower (petals, center disk, stem, leaves)

Lesson Preparation

Materials List:
- Pre-cut paper cups (big and small) with spread-open petals
- Pre-cut rectangles (big and small) for table surfaces
- Pre-cut white drawing paper for vases
- Paints: yellow, orange, light brown, dark brown
- Brushes and palettes
- Glue sticks or liquid glue
- Green paper for stems (optional)

Before the class, the teacher should:
1. Ensure all materials are prepared and organized on the materials table.
2. Pre-cut paper cups, rectangles, and vases to save time during the class.
3. Create a sample sunflower arrangement to serve as an example for the students.

Lesson Procedure

1. **Introduction (5 mins)**:
   - Introduce the art focus by discussing Vincent Van Gogh and showing images of his sunflower paintings.
   - Discuss the different materials and techniques they will be using today.

2. **Painting Sunflowers (10 mins)**:
   - Distribute pre-cut paper cups to each student.
   - Demonstrate how to paint the petals in different shades of yellow and orange.
   - Allow students to paint the seeds with dark brown.

3. **Designing the Vase (10 mins)**:
   - Provide each student with pre-cut white drawing paper vases.
   - Invite students to design and paint their vases using their choice of colors and patterns.

4. **Assembling the Artwork (10 mins)**:
   - Show students how to stick one rectangle as the table surface on a background sheet.
   - Assist students in arranging and gluing the vase and sunflowers onto the table surface.
   - Add stems if needed using green paper.

5. **Finishing Touches (10 mins)**:
   - Encourage students to review their artwork and add any additional details or improvements.
   - Allow creativity in arranging the elements for a balanced composition.

6. **Clean-Up and Review (5 mins)**:
   - Help students clean up their spaces and organize the materials.
   - Display all the finished artworks and conduct a short discussion, allowing students to share their thoughts about their creations and the techniques they used.

Reference
https://www.instagram.com/p/CygNvxIxraH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Image References for Art and Craft product: 
•    We focus on different shades of a colour, e.g. yellow, orange.
•    More capable students can draw sunflowers. 
•    For younger students or lessons with less time, students can use colour paper as background and stick coloured rectangles as the table surface. They can also use collage or printmaking to decorate the vase.