Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Paper Collage (match-sticking)

**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) --- **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. --- 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.