OECS Logo
Back to Games Unit Activities

Drawing My Game

20 minutes
Individual
Art

Learning Objectives

  • Express ideas through art
  • Include details in drawings
  • Connect personal experiences to art
  • Practice fine motor skills

Preparation

  • Prepare drawing materials at tables
  • Have examples of detailed drawings ready
  • Set up quiet drawing space
  • Prepare sharing area for completed drawings

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1
    Review favourite games shared earlier
  2. 2
    Ask children to choose one game to draw
  3. 3
    Encourage them to include: themselves playing, where they play, what they use, who plays with them
  4. 4
    Model drawing details: 'I'll draw myself with a big smile because I'm having fun'
  5. 5
    Circulate and ask questions about their drawings
  6. 6
    Encourage adding details: 'Tell me about this part of your drawing'
  7. 7
    Allow children to share their drawings with a partner
  8. 8
    Display drawings in classroom

Materials Needed

  • Drawing paper
  • Crayons
  • Colored pencils
  • Markers
  • Pencils

Assessment

  • Child includes themselves in the drawing
  • Child adds relevant details to the drawing
  • Child can explain their drawing to others
  • Child shows engagement with the activity

Key Vocabulary

draw
details
picture
show
explain
art
create

Safety Notes

  • Supervise use of art materials
  • Ensure proper ventilation if using markers

Teaching Tips

  • Focus on effort and details rather than artistic skill
  • Ask open-ended questions about their drawings
  • Encourage children to tell stories about their art
  • Include drawings in portfolios

Extensions

  • Write or dictate stories about their drawings
  • Create a class gallery of game drawings
  • Compare drawings of the same game by different children
  • Use drawings to discuss different ways to play games
Back to All ActivitiesNext Activity