Preschool Art

Life Skill: Social and Civic Responsibility

Time Frame: 45 minutes x 2 sessions

Group Size: Pairs

Summary:As motor skills and developmental levels are discussed, preschool age- appropriate art projects are a great way for total physical response learning with a class.

Objective: Describe the growth and development of the preschooler.

Materials:tempera paints, construction paper, rocks, paint brushes, cups (for water), crayons,

Background For Teachers:Know how to do projects ahead of time.

Student Prior Knowledge:Know the difference between small and large motor skills.

Intended Learning Outcomes:Students will be able to identify some develpmentally appropriate art projects for preschoolers and learn how to complete these activities.

Instructional Procedures:
1. Complete discussion on developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers.
2. Choose one or two of the activities attached and have the class complete them.
3. Follow up with discussion questions for the class (on each attached sheet).

Strategies For Diverse Learners:All students can benefit from these fun learning activities, just help struggling students make the connection of how these activities help preschoolers.

Assessment Plan:Give points for completeness and correctness of art projects.

Bibliography:Child Development state curriculum MaryAnn Kohl, Preschool Art, ISBN0-87659-168-3

Source: http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=5501