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

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

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