Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Colouring Functional Artworks

### Lesson Plan: Colouring Functional Artworks **Grade Level:** Primary 2 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Lesson Duration:** 1 hour #### **Objective:** - Students will understand the concept of functional artworks. - Students will learn and apply basic coloring techniques to enhance functional art projects. - Students will develop creativity and fine motor skills through coloring activities. #### **Materials Needed:** - Plain white paper - Crayons, colored pencils, and markers - Rulers - Erasers - Simple printed templates of functional items (e.g., bookmarks, greeting cards, placemats) - Art smocks or old shirts (optional) - Examples of colored functional artworks #### **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (10 minutes):** - Greet the students and introduce the topic: "Today, we will learn about coloring functional artworks." - Explain the term 'functional artwork' (art that has a practical use in addition to being decorative). - Examples: bookmarks help you save your place in a book, greeting cards can be given to friends, personalized placemats can be used during meals. - Show them examples of functional artworks, discussing both the aesthetic and practical aspects. 2. **Discussion and Demonstration (15 minutes):** - Discuss the importance of color, how it attracts attention, and can make objects more beautiful and interesting. - Demonstrate basic coloring techniques: - Even shading - Blending colors - Using different tools (crayons vs. colored pencils vs. markers) - Emphasize neatness and trying to stay within the lines 3. **Activity - Coloring Functional Artworks (30 minutes):** - Hand out the printed templates of bookmarks, greeting cards, and placemats. - Allow students to choose one or two items to color. - Encourage them to: - Use different colors creatively - Think about the function of the item (e.g., bright colors for a cheerful greeting card, calm colors for a bookmark) - Walk around the classroom to provide guidance and encouragement. 4. **Conclusion (5 minutes):** - Ask a few students to share their artworks with the class. - Encourage everyone to appreciate each other’s creativity and effort. - Recap the main points of the lesson: functional artworks and the role of color in design. 5. **Extension Activity (Optional):** - If time permits, students can use their creations: - Place the bookmarks in their favorite books. - Write a note or draw a picture inside the greeting cards to give to a friend or family member. - Use the placemats during snack time. #### **Assessment:** - Informal assessment through observation of student engagement and the creativity shown in their artworks. - Encourage self-assessment by asking students what they liked about their work and what they might do differently next time. #### **Follow-up:** - Display the finished functional artworks in the classroom or create a "Functional Art Gallery" bulletin board. - Encourage students to think about other functional items they can color and create at home. #### **Reflection:** - Reflect on the lesson’s success. Note whether students were engaged, if they understood the concept of functional artwork, and how well they applied the coloring techniques. - Consider any changes for future lessons to enhance understanding and creativity.


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