### Lesson Plan: Types of Craft
#### Grade: Primary 1
#### Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
#### Duration: 1 hour
#### Lesson Topic: Types of Craft
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#### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify different types of crafts.
2. Understand the basic materials used in each type of craft.
3. Create a simple craft project.
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#### Materials Needed:
1. Construction paper
2. Scissors (child-safe)
3. Glue sticks
4. Crayons and markers
5. Popsicle sticks
6. Yarn or strings
7. Glitter and stickers
8. Sample crafts (teacher-made) to show examples
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#### Lesson Outline:
**Introduction (10 minutes)**
1. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Begin with a brief discussion. Ask the students if they know what "crafts" are and if they have ever made any crafts at home or in school.
- Show some teacher-made sample crafts (like a paper boat, popsicle stick house, or yarn bracelet).
2. **Learning Objective:**
- Explain to the students that today they will learn about different types of crafts and make their own craft.
**Types of Craft (10 minutes)**
- Introduce different types of crafts briefly with visual aids:
1. **Paper Crafts** - things made from construction paper (origami, paper chains).
2. **Wood Crafts** - simple items made from popsicle sticks (small models, frames).
3. **Yarn Crafts** - items made from yarn or string (bracelets, simple weaving).
4. **Recycled Crafts** - using recyclable materials (bottle cap art, egg carton animals).
**Hands-On Activity (30 minutes)**
1. **Choose a Craft Project:**
- Provide students with materials for a simple craft, such as making a paper butterfly.
2. **Step-by-Step Instruction:**
- Model the steps for the craft verbally and visually. Go slowly, ensuring every child can follow along.
- Example steps for a paper butterfly:
1. Fold a piece of construction paper in half.
2. Draw half a butterfly shape along the fold.
3. Cut out the butterfly shape.
4. Decorate the butterfly with markers, crayons, stickers, and glitter.
5. Attach a popsicle stick to the bottom as a handle.
**Cool Down and Display (10 minutes)**
1. **Wrap-Up:**
- Have students clean up their area.
- Invite each student to show their craft to the class and describe what they made.
2. **Display:**
- Create a small display area in the classroom where the students can put their crafts.
**Conclusion:**
- Recap the different types of crafts discussed.
- Praise the students for their creativity and effort.
**Homework:**
- Ask students to think of another craft they would like to try at home and bring it to class to share during the next lesson.
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#### Assessment:
1. Observe students' participation in discussion and activities.
2. Assess the completed craft projects for understanding of the basic craft-making process.
#### Extensions:
- Plan a follow-up lesson where students can explore more complex craft projects or introduce a cultural craft relevant to the community.
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This lesson plan is designed to engage first graders by combining learning with hands-on creative activities, encouraging both skill development and imaginative thinking.