Lesson Plan for Primary 5 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Introduction To Weaving

**Lesson Plan: Introduction to Weaving** **Grade:** Primary 5 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Topic:** Introduction to Weaving **Duration:** 60 minutes **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand the basic principles of weaving, identify different types of weaving materials, and create a simple woven item. --- **Materials Needed:** - Paper strips or yarn - Cardboard/Card stock (approx. 8"x10") - Scissors - Rulers - Pencils - Glue - Samples of weaving (e.g., small baskets, fabric) --- ### **Lesson Procedure:** **1. Introduction (10 minutes)** - **Greeting and Roll Call:** Welcome students and take attendance. - **Hook:** Show various woven items (e.g., baskets, fabric) to capture student interest. - **Objective Sharing:** Explain to students the objectives of the lesson and why weaving is an important cultural and creative art form. **2. Explanation and Demonstration (15 minutes)** - **What is Weaving?:** Provide a brief history and significance of weaving in different cultures. - **Types of Weaving Materials:** Discuss different materials used for weaving such as yarn, paper, grass, etc. - **Basic Weaving Techniques:** Demonstrate the basic over-and-under weaving technique using yarn and a cardboard loom. **3. Hands-on Activity (25 minutes)** - **Prepare the Loom:** Guide students to make a simple loom using cardboard: - Cut out slots along the top and bottom edges of the cardboard (about 1 cm apart). - Weave yarn vertically through the slots to make the warp. - **Begin Weaving:** - Show students how to weave paper strips or yarn over and under the vertical strings (warp) to create the weft. - Move carefully and consistently, alternating the over-and-under pattern. - Encourage students to choose colors and patterns creatively. - **Completion:** Help students finish their weaving by securing the ends and cutting off any excess yarn or paper. **4. Conclusion and Review (5 minutes)** - **Show and Tell:** Allow students to display their woven pieces and explain their process or any challenges faced. - **Q&A Session:** Open the floor for any questions about weaving. **5. Clean-up (5 minutes)** - **Organize Materials:** Instruct students to clean their workspace and put away materials properly. --- **Assessment:** - Observe students' participation during the hands-on activity. - Evaluate the finished woven pieces for understanding of basic weaving techniques. - Engage students in a short discussion or verbal feedback on what they learned. --- **Homework:** - Ask students to find and bring pictures or small samples of woven items from home or their community to share in the next class. --- **Note to Teacher:** - Be prepared to provide extra assistance to students who may struggle with fine motor skills. - Consider integrating a story or video about traditional weaving practices from various cultures to enrich the lesson.