Lesson Plan for Nursery 1 - Cultural and Creative Arts - Paper Collage

### Lesson Plan: Paper Collage **Grade/Level:** Nursery 1 **Subject:** Cultural and Creative Arts **Topic:** Paper Collage --- #### 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 --- ### 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. --- ### 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. --- By following this lesson plan, Nursery 1 students will enjoy a hands-on activity that enhances their fine motor skills and fosters creativity.