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Monet's Paper Waterlilies​

Fine Arts Appreciation Lesson Plans

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Activity:  
Monet's Paper Waterlilies​

Age Group:
Preschool
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.
Monet's Paper Waterlilies​
Monet's Paper Waterlilies​

Objectives:  
Children will: ​
  • participate in an art activity using a new medium.
  • share information about the famous artist Monet.

CDA Competency Standard:   
II.7.1a
Activities and material encourage children to express themselves through the visual arts
  • a) Art materials and activities are available for children daily 

Materials: 
  • different colored tissue paper
  • gluesticks
  • scissors
  • construction paper
  • copies of Monet and his work, including Water Lilie

Resources:
  • Claude Monet Paintings, Biography, and Quotes
  • Claude Monet Videos
  • Claude Monet Lesson Plan from Kimball Art Center
  • Claude Monet Art & Music, Grades 3-5 (Great Photo's)
  • British History: Waterlilies by Monet Lesson Plan and Worksheets (School-age Resources)

Procedure: 
  • Begin the activity by introducing Monet.
  • Give the children a brief biography and answer any questions they may have about him. 
  • Be sure to show the children a picture of him as well as a variety of his works.
  • Tell the children that they will be studying the painting Water Lilies by Monet.
  • Show them a picture of it, and have a class discussion.
  • Encourage the children to create their own water lily piece of art using the different colored tissue paper.
  • As the children are working, ask them various questions about Monet and his style of artwork. 

Assessment: 
  • Observe and record the children as they create. How did they go about using the new materials? During the activity, did they share any information or ideas about Monet? 
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Children are naturally curious about the world around them. From the moment they are born, they are investigating, imitating, and trying to figure out how things work. This unrestricted exploration helps to form connections in the brain by engaging all of their senses. Art is a natural activity that supports this concept. As children experiment with different materials, they are essentially building a foundation for the brain by strengthening neural pathways. The creative arts are fundamental for helping children develop each of the learning domains. 
Unfortunately, in recent years with the pressure to raise test scores, there has been a shift away from the arts in order to focus on reading and math. Educators need to be aware that the arts should not be treated as a luxury for their students. They are a critical component of child development. Teachers should designate specific times in the day for art instruction as well as attempt to integrate the arts into core subjects as much as possible.
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While it may seem like art is fun and games for children (which it is), it is it so much more. The arts help students become well-rounded learners. The skills and abilities that your students are learning through art exploration will continue with them the rest of their lives. ​

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