Tiny Tales Lesson Plan
Lesson 2 Colourful Monster
## Course Information
The Tiny Tales course encourages toddlers to learn English through immersive story-based experiences. It nurtures language acquisition, cognitive development, and a passion for narratives by involving students in interactive tales and related activities.
**Age:** 2-6 years old
**Class Size:** 3 children
**Class Duration:** 1 hour
## General Reminder for Teachers:
• If this project is new to you, or if you have limited or no prior experience with the materials or processes involved, please consider conducting a trial run before teaching the lesson. Experiment with the art materials and techniques to familiarize yourself with potential challenges and outcomes.
• After your trial, if you discover the need for additional materials or modifications to the process, please inform the appropriate school staff or contact the lesson plan provider to ensure all resources are adequately prepared for a successful class experience.
## Lesson 2: Colourful Monster
**Learning Objectives:**
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
1. Create a unique monster using mixed media art techniques.
2. Identify and use colours effectively in their artwork, building on previous lessons on colour mixing.
3. Enhance their sensory experiences through tactile art-making.
**Materials List:**
- White paper (one sheet per student for monsters, additional for decorations) - Coloured paper (various colours, one sheet per student for background) - Tempura paints or watercolour in various colours
- Straws for blowing paint
- Hair dryers for drying paint
- Scissors (for teacher use or with close supervision)
- Decorative materials: googly eyes, pipe cleaners, pompoms, paper strips, clay - Markers for adding details
- Glue sticks or liquid glue
### Preparation:
Before the class, the teacher should:
1. Ensure all materials are available and organized. Prepare small containers for different coloured tempura paints or watercolour.
2. Set up a drying station with access to hair dryers or a safe space for air drying.
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3. Pre-cut paper strips, pompoms, and other decorative materials to save time during the class.
4. Create a few sample monsters and backgrounds for demonstration to provide visual references for the students.
5. Review safety guidelines for using scissors and hair dryers in the classroom. ### Class Details:
1. **Introduction (5 mins)**: Explain the activity and show examples of finished monsters and backgrounds, emphasizing the variety of colours and textures they can use. Discuss the main vocabulary: happy, angry, sad, and relate these emotions to colours and expressions the monsters might have. Remind students that this activity is an extension of the 'Colourful Monster' story and builds on the colour exploration from the previous lesson.
2. **Creating Monsters (25 mins)**:
- Distribute a sheet of white paper to each student.
- Demonstrate how to pour a small amount of paint onto the paper.
- Guide the students to blow through the straw to spread the paint into a monster shape. - Use the hair dryer to help speed up the drying process.
- Once dry, assist students in cutting out the monster shapes.
- Invite students to decorate their monsters using the eyes, pipe cleaners, pompoms, and other materials.
- Encourage them to draw details like mouths, scars, or additional features using markers.
3. **Setting Creation (15 mins)**:
- Have students choose a coloured paper for their background.
- Students can then draw and cut out additional decorative details such as trees, flowers, and grass from white paper.
- Show students how to fold a small tab (tube) from paper strips and glue it at the back of each decorative detail. This will allow the details to pop out from the background when glued. - Assist students to first glue their monster onto the coloured background. - Then, help them to position and glue the pop-up decorative details around the monster, creating a dynamic 3D effect.
4. **Clean-Up (5 mins)**: Assist children with cleaning up their spaces, organizing materials, and washing hands.
## Assessment:
- Observe if the students can identify and use the target vocabulary during discussions. - Assess their ability to follow instructions during the art-making process. - Evaluate their engagement and creativity in creating their monsters and the scenic settings. - Monitor their fine motor skills and ability to handle different art materials.
## Notes for Teachers:
- Remind students about the previous lesson on colour mixing and encourage them to experiment with creating new colours for their monsters.
- Ensure each student uses a reasonable amount of paint to avoid overly long drying times.
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- Encourage creativity and individual expression in each student's artwork. - Provide assistance with cutting and drying as needed, ensuring safety with scissors and hair dryers.
- Praise each child's effort and unique creation to boost confidence and enjoyment.
## Image References for Art and Craft product:
## Image References for Pop-up effect:
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