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Drawing-playground
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Drawing Our Playground
25 minutes
Individual
Art
Learning Objectives
Represent spatial relationships in drawings
Include details and labels in artwork
Connect art to real experiences
Practice map-making skills
Preparation
Take photos of school playground areas
Prepare large drawing paper
Set up art materials
Have examples of simple maps ready
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Review safety walk and safe play areas
2
Show photos of different playground areas
3
Explain they'll draw map of their favourite play area
4
Encourage including: equipment, trees, buildings, pathways
5
Model adding details: 'I'll draw the swings here and the slide there'
6
Circulate and ask about their drawings
7
Help children add labels if they want
8
Share drawings with classmates
Materials Needed
Large drawing paper
Crayons
Colored pencils
Rulers (optional)
Playground photos
Assessment
Child includes recognizable playground features
Child shows spatial relationships in drawing
Child adds appropriate details
Child can explain their drawing
Key Vocabulary
map
area
space
draw
details
playground
favourite
Safety Notes
Supervise art materials
Ensure inclusive representation of play areas
Teaching Tips
Focus on their perspective and experience
Encourage creativity in representation
Help with spelling for labels
Display maps in classroom
Extensions
Create class playground map
Compare drawings of same areas
Add safety symbols to maps
Use maps for playground games
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