**Lesson Plan: Cultural and Creative Arts for Nursery 1**
**Topic: Paper Collage (Match-Sticking)**
**Duration:** 30 minutes
**Age Group:** Nursery 1 (3-4 years old)
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**Objective:**
- To introduce students to the concept of paper collage using match-sticking techniques.
- To develop fine motor skills through the act of tearing and sticking paper.
- To encourage creativity and self-expression through art.
**Materials Needed:**
- Colored construction paper
- Non-toxic glue sticks
- Safety scissors (optional, depending on the school policy)
- Pre-drawn shapes on large sheets of paper (e.g., animals, trees, houses)
- Smocks or old shirts to protect clothing
- Wipes or wet cloths for cleaning hands
**Introduction (5 minutes):**
1. **Welcome and Introduction to Activity:**
- Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
- Briefly explain what a collage is (using simple terms): "A collage is a picture made by gluing different pieces of paper together."
- Show examples of simple paper collages.
- Tell the students that they will be making their own collages today using pieces of colored paper.
**Main Activity (20 minutes):**
2. **Step-by-Step Demonstration:**
- **Preparation:**
- Hand out smocks or protection for clothing.
- Distribute the pre-drawn shapes and construction paper.
- **Tearing Paper:**
- Demonstrate how to safely tear small pieces of paper. (If using safety scissors, demonstrate proper and safe use.)
- Encourage students to tear or cut the paper into various shapes and sizes.
- **Gluing Paper:**
- Show students how to apply glue to the back of the paper pieces.
- Demonstrate how to stick the paper pieces onto the pre-drawn shapes.
- Encourage students to cover the entire shape with torn paper pieces to create a collage effect.
3. **Guided Independent Work:**
- Allow students to create their own collages, offering help as needed.
- Walk around the room, offering encouragement and assistance.
- Praise their efforts and creativity.
**Conclusion (5 minutes):**
4. **Sharing and Cleanup:**
- Invite students to show their completed collages to the class.
- Facilitate a short discussion: “What colors did you use? How did you feel tearing and sticking the paper?”
- Guide the students in cleaning up their work area.
- Collect and display the finished collages on a bulletin board or wall.
5. **Closing:**
- Thank the students for their hard work and creativity.
- Sing a short cleanup song while organizing the materials.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students' ability to follow instructions and use materials safely.
- Assess the students’ engagement and their willingness to participate in the activity.
**Extension Activities:**
- Read a story about colors or shapes that relates to the collages they made.
- Use the collages as a backdrop for further creative storytelling or role-playing activities.
**Notes:**
- Ensure all materials are safe and non-toxic.
- Adjust the activity according to the individual needs and abilities of each student.
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By the end of this lesson, students should have a basic understanding of collage-making, improved fine motor skills, and an enhanced sense of creativity and accomplishment.