Decorating Instruments

Topics Reception/Year 1
This unit is part of Weather Experts - NEW LOOK Hot, Hot, Hot!

Objectives

English

  • Give well-structured descriptions and explanations for different purposes, including for expressing feelings.
  • Use spoken language to develop understanding through speculating, imagining and exploring ideas.

Art

  • Use a range of materials creatively to design products.
  • Develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, line, and shape.

Lesson Planning

Investigate and imagine life in South Africa. Use materials, colour, pattern, line and shape creatively to decorate instruments, inspired by the life and art of South Africa.

Teaching Outcomes
To imagine and talk about life in South Africa.
To use a variety of materials to make a design, inspired by South African life and art.

Children will:

  • Imagine life in South Africa.
  • Develop ideas and express opinions.
  • Use materials creatively.
  • Use colour, pattern, line and shape in their work, particularly inspired by the life and art of South Africa.

Provided Resources

This session does not need any provided resources.

You Will Need

  • S is for South Africa by Beverley Naidoo
  • Decorating materials
  • Patterned fabric
  • Patterned wallpaper