Lesson Plan for Primary 2 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Festivals

### Lesson Plan for Cultural and Creative Arts #### Topic: Festivals #### Grade: Primary 2 --- **Objective:** - Students will understand the concept of festivals, their significance, and how they are celebrated in different cultures. **Materials:** - Pictures and videos of various festivals - Drawing and coloring supplies - Chart paper and markers - Stories or books about festivals - Craft materials (e.g., colored paper, scissors, glue) **Duration:** - 60 minutes --- ### Lesson Outline: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Greet the students and engage them with a simple, fun song or activity related to celebration. 2. **Introduction to Festivals:** - Explain what a festival is in simple terms. - Ask students to name any festivals they know or have celebrated and why these festivals are important to them. #### Main Activity (40 minutes) 1. **Visual Presentation (10 minutes):** - Show pictures and short videos of various festivals from around the world (e.g., Christmas, Eid, Diwali, Chinese New Year). - Briefly discuss the key elements of each festival: decorations, costumes, food, music, and special traditions. 2. **Story Time (10 minutes):** - Read a short story or book about a festival. Discuss the key points and ask questions to gauge understanding. 3. **Art and Craft Activity (20 minutes):** - **Activity 1: Drawing and Coloring** - Provide students with drawing sheets and ask them to draw and color a festival scene. It could be a festival they have experienced or one they found interesting from the presentation. - **Activity 2: Craft Making** - Instruct students to make simple festival-related crafts, such as paper lanterns for Chinese New Year, masks, or miniature Christmas trees. - **Group Work:** - Divide the class into small groups. Each group will create a poster depicting a particular festival, including symbols, food, and traditions. Use chart paper and markers. #### Conclusion (10 minutes) 1. **Show and Tell:** - Allow students to present their drawings, crafts, and group posters to the class. - Encourage them to explain what they have learned about the chosen festival and why they found it interesting. 2. **Reflection:** - Ask students to share their favorite part of the lesson and something new they learned about festivals. 3. **Wrap-Up:** - Summarize the key points of the lesson, reinforcing the importance and joy of celebrating different festivals. --- **Assessment:** - Participation in discussions. - Creativity and effort in drawing, coloring, and crafting activities. - Ability to recall and explain details about festivals presented during the lesson. **Extension Activity:** - Assign students to bring a photo or an object related to a festival they celebrate at home for the next class. They will share these with their peers and explain their significance.


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