## Lesson Plan for Year 1 Art Class: Drawing and Painting
### Topic: Drawing and Painting
#### Objective:
- Introduce students to basic drawing and painting techniques.
- Encourage creativity and self-expression through art.
- Develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
#### Materials:
- Drawing paper
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Crayons
- Watercolor paints
- Paintbrushes
- Cups of water
- Paint palettes
- Paper towels or sponges
- Aprons or old shirts (optional for protection)
#### Lesson Duration:
- 1 hour
#### Activities:
### 1. Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Greeting and Attendance**: Welcome the students and take attendance.
- **Discussion**: Briefly talk about the importance of art and how it helps us express our feelings and imaginations.
- **Show and Tell**: Display some simple drawings and paintings to inspire students.
- **Objective Setting**: Explain what the students will be doing today – they will first practice drawing simple shapes and then use watercolors to paint.
### 2. Warm-Up Exercise: Drawing Basic Shapes (10 minutes)
- **Demonstration**: Show students how to draw basic shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles.
- **Practice**: Give each student a piece of drawing paper and a pencil. Ask them to practice drawing these shapes.
- **Guidance**: Walk around the room, providing assistance and encouragement.
### 3. Main Activity: Drawing and Painting (30 minutes)
- **Step-by-Step Instruction**:
1. **Drawing**: Ask students to draw a simple picture using the shapes they just practiced. Examples could include a house, a tree, or a sun.
2. **Preparing to Paint**: Hand out paintbrushes, paint palettes, and cups of water. Demonstrate how to wet the brush, get the paint from the palette, and then apply it to the paper.
3. **Painting**: Students will then paint their drawings using watercolors. Encourage them to experiment with different colors and brush strokes.
- **Supervision and Assistance**: Move around the classroom to provide help, answer questions, and offer positive feedback.
### 4. Clean-Up (5-10 minutes)
- **Instruction**: Show students how to clean their brushes and workspaces. Use paper towels to wipe up any spills and place all used materials in designated areas.
- **Participation**: Make it a group activity to clean up together.
### 5. Art Gallery Walk (10 minutes)
- **Display**: Have students place their finished artwork on a designated area (table or board) to create an "art gallery."
- **Walking Tour**: Allow the students to walk around and view each other's work. Encourage them to say something positive about at least one other student’s artwork.
- **Discussion**: Briefly discuss what they enjoyed about the lesson and what they found challenging.
#### Wrap-Up (5 minutes)
- **Feedback**: Ask students to share one thing they learned today.
- **Preview**: Briefly mention what they will be doing in the next art class to build anticipation.
- **Goodbye**: Thank the students for their hard work and creativity and dismiss the class.
### Assessment:
- **Observation**: Assess students based on participation, willingness to try new techniques, and ability to follow instructions.
- **Completed Artwork**: Evaluate each student’s completed drawing and painting for effort and understanding of basic techniques.
### Homework/Extension Activity (Optional):
- Ask students to draw a picture at home and bring it to the next class to share with their peers. They could draw their favorite animal, family member, or favorite place.
This lesson plan encourages creativity, supports fine motor skill development, and introduces basic art concepts suitable for Year 1 students.