### Lesson Plan: Card Making and Decoration
**Grade:** Primary 6
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Duration:** 60 minutes
**Topic:** Card Making and Decoration
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**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.
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**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.