### Lesson Plan: Craft Making for Primary 2 Students
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Grade Level:** Primary 2
**Duration:** 1 Hour
**Topic:** Craft Making: Paper Plate Masks
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#### Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic concept of craft making.
2. Create a paper plate mask using simple materials.
3. Express creativity through decorating their masks.
4. Develop fine motor skills through cutting, gluing, and painting.
#### Materials Needed
- Paper plates
- Safety scissors
- Glue sticks
- Colored markers and crayons
- Paint and paintbrushes
- Construction paper
- Craft feathers
- Glitter (optional)
- Elastic strings or wool
- Sequins and stickers
#### Lesson Outline
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Begin with a short discussion on what craft making is and its importance in different cultures.
- Show examples of different types of masks used in cultural celebrations around the world (e.g., African tribal masks, Venetian masquerade masks, etc.).
- Explain that today the students will be making their own creative paper plate masks.
2. **Demonstration (10 minutes)**
- Show a completed paper plate mask as an example.
- Briefly demonstrate the steps in creating the mask:
1. Cutting out eyes and mouth holes.
2. Decorating the mask with different materials.
3. Attaching the elastic string or wool to hold the mask in place.
3. **Activity – Craft Making (30 minutes)**
- Distribute the materials to each student.
- Guide the students through each step:
1. Help them mark and cut out the eye and mouth holes on their paper plates.
2. Allow students to use markers, crayons, paint, and other materials to decorate their masks according to their individual creativity.
3. Assist students in attaching the elastic string or wool to the sides of the mask.
- Encourage students to take their time and be as creative as they want.
4. **Conclusion (10 minutes)**
- Have a "mask parade" where each student showcases their completed mask to the class.
- Facilitate a brief discussion where students share what they enjoyed about the activity and what they found challenging.
- Recap the lesson objectives and appreciate the unique creativity demonstrated by each student.
#### Assessment
- **Observation:** Monitor students' participation and engagement during the activity.
- **Completed Craft:** Evaluate each student's completed mask based on creativity, effort, and use of materials.
- **Verbal Feedback:** Listen to students' reflections during the concluding discussion to assess their understanding and enjoyment of the craft-making process.
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#### Additional Tips
- Ensure safety by supervising the use of scissors and glue.
- Allow for some flexibility in the designs to encourage individuality.
- Integrate a sensory break if needed, especially after the more focused tasks of cutting and decorating.
- Prepare a few extra materials in case of mistakes or fast learners needing more to do.
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This lesson plan aims to merge creativity with cultural appreciation, making craft making both an educational and enjoyable experience for Primary 2 students.