Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Card Making And Decoration

### Lesson Plan: Card Making and Decoration **Grade:** Primary 6 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Card Making and Decoration --- **Objectives:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basics of card making and its cultural significance. 2. Create a personalized greeting card. 3. Use various decorating techniques to enhance their cards. **Materials Needed:** - Blank cards or card stock paper - Colored markers, pencils, and crayons - Glue sticks - Scissors - Decorative stickers, glitter, and sequins - Assorted craft paper - Stamps and ink pads - Ribbons and fabric scraps - Sample greeting cards for inspiration **Lesson Procedure:** ### Introduction (10 Minutes) 1. **Greeting and Roll Call:** - Begin by greeting the students and quickly taking attendance. 2. **Introduction to Topic:** - Introduce the students to the concept of card making. - Discuss different occasions for which cards are made (birthdays, holidays, thank you cards, etc.). - Show sample cards and briefly explain what makes them special (colors, decorations, messages). 3. **Cultural Significance:** - Explain how card making is a tradition in various cultures and its role in expressing emotions and fostering connections. ### Teaching and Demonstration (20 Minutes) 4. **Basic Techniques:** - Demonstrate how to fold a piece of card stock into a basic card shape. - Show different ways to decorate the front cover: drawing, coloring, using stickers, and attaching ribbons. 5. **Message Writing:** - Explain the importance of writing a heartfelt message inside the card. - Provide examples of messages that can be written for different occasions. 6. **Advanced Techniques:** - Introduce techniques like layering paper to create dimensions, using stamps for patterns, and adding glitter for sparkle. - Demonstrate how to glue sequins or attach ribbons to the card. ### Guided Practice (20 Minutes) 7. **Card Making Activity:** - Distribute materials to the students. - Guide them as they create their own cards. Encourage creativity and individual expression. - Walk around the classroom, providing assistance and positive feedback. 8. **Peer Sharing:** - Once the cards are completed, have students share their work with a classmate. - Encourage them to explain their design choices and the message they included. ### Conclusion (10 Minutes) 9. **Class Discussion:** - Bring the class back together and discuss what they found enjoyable or challenging about the activity. - Talk about how they felt while making the cards and how they think recipients will feel receiving them. 10. **Reflection:** - Ask the students to reflect on the importance of handmade items in maintaining cultural traditions and personal relationships. 11. **Clean Up:** - Ensure that students clean up their work areas and put away materials properly. 12. **Closing Remarks:** - Praise the students for their efforts and creativity. - Remind them of the cultural significance of card making and encourage them to make more cards at home for family and friends. ### Assessment: - **Participation:** Active participation in the discussion and card-making activity. - **Creativity and Effort:** Evaluation based on the creativity and effort put into making and decorating the card. - **Reflection:** Ability to reflect on the process and articulate their experience both verbally and in the message written inside the card. ### Additional Notes: - Depending on available time and resources, you may want to extend this lesson into a two-part series, with the first part focused on planning and design and the second part on execution and decoration. - Encourage students to bring any additional decorating materials from home if they wish. --- **Follow-Up:** Plan a showcase where students can display their cards for other classes or a family event where parents can see their children's creative work. This will help reinforce the skills and concepts learned during the lesson.