### Lesson Plan: Paper Collage
**Grade/Level:** Nursery 1
**Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts
**Topic:** Paper Collage
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#### Objective:
- Students will be able to understand the concept of a collage.
- Students will learn basic cutting and pasting skills.
- Students will create a paper collage using different colored papers.
#### Materials Needed:
- Colored construction papers
- Safety scissors
- Glue sticks
- Large sheets of background paper
- Pre-cut shapes (optional)
- Images from magazines (optional)
- Aprons or old shirts to protect clothing
#### Duration:
- 45 minutes
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### Procedure:
**1. Introduction (10 minutes):**
- Greet the students and make them comfortable.
- Explain what a collage is: show examples of simple collages.
- Discuss the different materials used in making a collage (colored paper, glue, etc.).
- Demonstrate how to use scissors safely and how to apply glue.
**2. Warm-up Activity (5 minutes):**
- Engage students in a short discussion about their favorite colors and shapes.
- Ask them to identify the colors and shapes they see around the classroom.
**3. Main Activity: Making Paper Collage (20 minutes):**
- Hand out materials: colored papers, safety scissors, glue sticks, and background paper.
- Guide the students in:
- Cutting or tearing the colored papers into different shapes (circles, squares, triangles, etc.).
- Arranging the shapes on the background paper to create their own designs.
- Gluing the shapes onto the background paper.
- Walk around and assist students as needed.
- Encourage creativity and celebrate each student’s progress.
**4. Sharing and Display (5 minutes):**
- Allow the students to show their collages to their classmates.
- Encourage them to talk about what they have created and the colors and shapes they used.
**5. Clean-Up (5 minutes):**
- Guide the students in cleaning up their work areas.
- Ensure all materials are put back properly and the classroom is tidy.
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### Assessment:
- Observe and note students’ participation during the activities.
- Assess their ability to use scissors safely and glue correctly.
- Appreciate each child’s effort and creativity.
### Conclusion:
- Praise the students for their hard work and creativity.
- Recap what they learned about collages.
- Inform them about the next lesson.
### Follow-up Activity (Optional):
- Encourage students to practice collaging at home with papers or images from magazines.
- Ask them to bring their home collages to the next class for a small show-and-tell session.
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By following this lesson plan, Nursery 1 students will enjoy a hands-on activity that enhances their fine motor skills and fosters creativity.