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1st Grade Panda Collages
Welcome to our latest art adventure! In this lesson, my first graders explored the enchanting world of pandas through a creative and hands-on project. By combining various art materials, they crafted vibrant panda collages that not only showcase their artistic skills but also reflect their newfound knowledge about these fascinating creatures and their habitats. This engaging activity allowed the students to blend creativity with learning, resulting in beautiful and unique works of art.
Lesson Plan
Objective: Students will create a collage featuring pandas, utilizing various art materials to develop their fine motor skills, creativity, and understanding of habitats.
Materials:
- Drawing paper
- Green construction paper (light and dark)
- Scissors & Glue
- Sharpies
- Colored pencil or crayons
Lesson Steps:
Introduction (10 minutes):
- Discussion: Start by talking about pandas and their natural habitat. Show pictures and videos of pandas in the wild.
- Art Connection: Explain how artists create collages by assembling different materials to make a complete picture. Show examples of panda collages (including the students’ examples shown).
Activity (30 minutes):
- Panda Drawings:
- Have students draw a simple outline of a panda on white construction paper using pencils. We followed a youtube video to help with this step. After drawing, outline with sharpie add color with colored pencils or crayon.
- Creating the Background:
- Distribute green construction paper for the background.
- Students will cut and paste strips of green paper to create bamboo stalks.
- They can also add leaves and other plants using tissue paper or colored paper.
- Assembling the Collage:
- Students will cut out their pandas and glue onto the background.
- Encourage them to add details such as more bamboo, flowers, and other elements to make their scene vibrant and complete.
Conclusion (10 minutes):
- Gallery Walk: Have students display their collages around the room. Allow time for a gallery walk where students can observe and appreciate each other’s work.
- Reflection: Gather the class and discuss what they learned about pandas and collages. Ask them to share their favorite part of the project and what they found challenging.
Stay Creative,