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Q-Tip Easter Eggs

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:

Q-Tip Easter Eggs

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Preschool

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with school-age children.

Objectives:  

Child will:

• create a piece of artwork and tell about it
• practice fine motor skills by grabbing and dotting

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.7.1a

• Activities and materials encourage children to express themselves through the visual arts
  • ​​a) Art and activities are available for children daily
    

Q-Tip Easter Eggs

Materials: 

• Q-tips
• egg art template page
• paint

​Click Here to print the Egg Art Template Page

Procedure: 

Set out materials in an appropriate area for the children to create. Invite them over to begin their project. As they are using the Q-tips to dot different colors, have a conversation about their artwork. You can ask open-ended questions such as;  

• What can you tell me about your picture?
  
• What do you like about your picture?
  
• Why did you choose those colors? 
  

When the picture is dry, cut the page along the black line so it resembles an egg.

Assessment: 

• Observe and record how the student uses the Q-tips to create.  What colors did they choose?  What did they have to tell you about their work? ​

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Creative Arts

Creative arts provide opportunities for young children to understand the world around them by experimenting with materials to discover their properties and possibilities. Examples of materials and equipment for creative arts include: paint and brushes, paper (of different colors, shapes, sizes) glue, scissors, play-dough, wood, metal and clay and associated equipment.  

Creative arts provide opportunities for young children to express their feelings and ideas, as well as develop their imaginative and creative skills. You should ensure that the creative activities provided are appropriate to the ages and developmental needs of the children you work with, and are in line with the overall plan for the setting.  

During creative play activities, you should encourage children to extend their range and level of skills, and reward their efforts as well as achievements. You should ensure that planned creative play activities are inclusive and available to all children, adapting plans as necessary to meet individual needs.

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