Card Making and Decoration Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 5 First Term Lesson Notes Week 4

Class: Primary 4

Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts

Topic: Card Making and Decoration

Duration: 1 hour

Learning Objectives:

1. To teach students how to make decorative cards.
2. To enhance creativity and artistic skills.
3. To promote cultural awareness through art.

Embedded Core Skills:

• Artistic creativity
• Fine motor skills
• Cultural appreciation

Learning/Instructional Materials:

• Colored paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Markers
• Decorative items (e.g., beads, sequins)
• Old magazines for cut-out images
• Sample decorative cards

Previous Lesson: Role Making (creating characters)

Set Induction: Begin by showing students some beautifully decorated cards and ask them what they notice about the cards. Encourage them to share their thoughts on the use of colors, designs, and decorations.

Content:

Alright, class, today we’re going to learn how to make beautiful decorative cards. It’s a fun and creative activity. Here’s how we do it:

1. Materials: First, you need colored paper, scissors, glue, markers, and some pretty things like beads or sequins.
2. Folding: Take a piece of colored paper, and fold it in half. This makes your card.
3. Front Design: On the front of your card, you can draw something nice or use cut-out pictures from old magazines. Be creative!
4. Decorate: Use markers to add colors and designs. You can also glue on beads or sequins to make it sparkle.
5. Inside: Open the card and write a message to someone. It could be a birthday wish or just a friendly note.
6. Finish: Once you’re done decorating and writing, your card is ready!

Remember, everyone’s card will be unique and special. So, have fun and be creative!

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Evaluation

1. To make decorative cards, you need colored paper, scissors, glue, markers, and __________ (a) stickers (b) books (c) shoes (d) fruits.

2. Folding a piece of colored paper in half creates the __________ of the card. (a) front cover (b) back cover (c) middle (d) top part.

3. On the front of your card, you can draw something nice or use cut-out pictures from __________. (a) newspapers (b) old magazines (c) crayons (d) laptops.

4. You can use __________ to add colors and designs to your card. (a) markers (b) spoons (c) shoes (d) hats.

5. Adding beads or sequins to your card can make it __________. (a) dull (b) plain (c) sparkle (d) heavy.

6. Inside the card, you can write a __________ to someone. (a) shopping list (b) message (c) song (d) drawing.

7. Making a decorative card is a __________ and creative activity. (a) boring (b) difficult (c) fun (d) noisy.

8. Everyone’s card will be __________ and special because of their creativity. (a) unique (b) boring (c) small (d) heavy.

9. You should be __________ when using scissors and glue. (a) fast (b) careful (c) sleepy (d) noisy.

10. The front of the card is like a __________ canvas for your art. (a) blank (b) colorful (c) small (d) noisy.

11. You can use old __________ to find pictures for your card. (a) toys (b) magazines (c) shoes (d) fruits.

12. Use your __________ to write a nice message inside the card. (a) markers (b) glue (c) hands (d) feet.

13. Decorative cards can be given on special occasions like birthdays or just to say __________. (a) goodbye (b) hello (c) nothing (d) everything.

14. What materials are needed to make a decorative card? (a) Colored paper, scissors, glue, markers, and beads (b) Colored paper, shoes, books, crayons, and fruits (c) Colored paper, cars, spoons, hats, and stickers (d) Colored paper, laptops, newspapers, and toys.

15. Why is it important to be creative when making a decorative card? (a) Because it’s boring (b) Because it’s noisy (c) Because everyone’s card is unique and special (d) Because it’s difficult.

Presentation

Step-by-Step Presentation:

Step 1: Introduction to Card Making

• Teacher explains the concept of card making and its significance.
• Show different types of cards (e.g., birthday, holiday, thank you) to the students.

Step 2: Materials and Tools

• Introduce the materials and tools needed for card making.
• Explain the safe use of scissors and glue.

Step 3: Making a Basic Card

• Demonstrate how to fold a piece of colored paper to create a basic card.
• Show how to decorate the front cover with drawings or cut-out images from magazines.

Teacher’s Activities:

• Provide clear explanations and demonstrations.
• Assist students when needed.
• Encourage creativity by giving examples.

Learners’ Activities:

• Listen attentively to the teacher.
• Practice folding paper and decorating cards.
• Express creativity through their designs.

Evaluation:

• Observe students’ participation and creativity during the activity.
• Ask questions about what they have learned.

Assessment:

• Assess the completed cards for creativity and neatness.

Conclusion:

• Recap the key points of the lesson.
• Praise students for their efforts and creativity.
• Display their decorated cards in the classroom.

Homework:

• Assign students to create a decorative card at home and bring it to the next class.