Tiny Tales Lesson Plan
Lesson 4 Healthy Fruit
## Course Aim:
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 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 4: Healthy Fruit
**Learning Objectives:**
By the end of this activity, students should be able to:
1. Identify and name various fruits with warm colors.
2. Use dry pastels to create a colorful artwork depicting a basket of fruit. 3. Develop fine motor skills through drawing, cutting, and pasting activities.
**Materials List:**
- Pastel papers (various warm colors)
- Dry pastels
- Scissors (for teacher use or with close supervision)
- Glue
- Brown paper for creating the basket
- White paper for background
- Colorful border materials (e.g., patterned washi tape, colored paper strips)
### Preparation:
Before the lesson, the teacher should:
1. Pre-cut brown paper into strips that can be woven or shaped into a basket. 2. Prepare samples of fruit drawings and a completed basket of fruit for demonstration. 3. Ensure all pastels and papers are safe and suitable for use by children.
### Class Details:
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1. **Introduction (5 mins)**:
- Introduce the art activity by showing examples of fruit baskets and discussing the types of fruits they will be drawing.
- Recap the story of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," emphasizing the fruits mentioned in the story.
2. **Drawing and Coloring the Fruit (20 mins)**:
- Distribute pastel papers and dry pastels to each student.
- Demonstrate how to draw simple shapes of fruits like apples, oranges, and bananas. - Guide the students as they draw and color their fruits using dry pastels. - Encourage them to think about the texture and colors of different fruits.
3. **Creating the Basket (10 mins)**:
- Show the students how to use the pre-cut brown paper to make a basket. They can either weave the strips or shape them into a basket form.
- Assist students in gluing their baskets onto a white paper background.
4. **Assembling the Basket of Fruit (10 mins)**:
- Once the fruits are drawn and the baskets are ready, have students cut out their fruit drawings.
- Guide them to arrange and glue the fruits into the basket, creating a full and vibrant display. - Add a colorful border around the artwork to frame their creations beautifully.
5. **Cleanup (5 mins)**:
- Assist children with cleaning up their spaces, organizing materials, and washing their hands.
## Assessment:
- Observe if the children can identify and name the fruits they are drawing. - Assess their ability to use dry pastels to effectively represent different fruits. - Evaluate their fine motor skills in cutting and pasting activities.
## Notes for Teachers:
- Encourage individual expression in the artwork; each child’s fruit basket can look different. - Provide assistance as needed, especially with cutting and pasting.
- Praise each student's effort to boost confidence and enjoyment in art-making.
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