Hand Print for Pre-School Level 3

Class: Pre-School Level 3
Term: First Term
Week: 6
Age: 4 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Creativity
Curriculum Theme: Creativity
Previous Lesson: Identifying basic colours and parts of the body.
Topic: HAND PRINT
Subject Matter: HAND PRINT.

Specific Objectives

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

Cognitive Domain

• Identify different colours used for hand printing.
• Identify their own hands and fingers.
• Recall the steps for making a handprint.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm for creative activities.
• Express joy in creating a handprint.
• Participate actively in the hand printing process.

Psychomotor Domain

• Dip their hands carefully into poster colours.
• Press their hands onto paper to make a print.
• Demonstrate proper hand washing after the activity.

Social Domain

• Share materials respectfully with classmates.
• Take turns during the activity.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 3
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Scrapbook or white sheets of paper
• Non-toxic poster colours (red, yellow, blue, green, etc.)
• Small trays or plates for colours
• Water and soap for hand washing
• Wipes or old cloths
• Aprons or old shirts for pupils
• Pupils’ hands

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important for 4-year-olds as it encourages sensory exploration through touch and colour. Hand printing helps develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination while fostering creativity and self-expression. It also reinforces colour recognition and body awareness in a fun, hands-on way.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can identify some basic colours and are familiar with different parts of their body, including their hands. They have also participated in simple art activities.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

HAND PRINT

Hand printing is a fun art activity where you dip your hand into colourful paint and press it onto paper to make a picture of your hand. It’s a way to use your hands to create something beautiful and unique!

What We Need:

• Paper (like a scrapbook)
• Bright, colourful paint (poster colours)
• Our hands!

How to Make a Hand Print:

1. Choose your favourite colour of paint.
2. Dip your hand carefully into the paint, making sure your palm and fingers are covered.
3. Lift your hand and gently press it down onto the paper.
4. Count to three slowly, then lift your hand straight up.
5. Look! You have made a handprint!
6. Wash your hands with soap and water immediately.

Key Words

• Hand – The part of your body at the end of your arm, used for holding and touching.
• Print – A mark or shape made by pressing something onto a surface.
• Colour – The different shades of paint we use, like red, blue, yellow.
• Dip – To put your hand quickly into the paint.

Hand Print Fun Rhyme

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

My little hand, so soft and small,
Dip in the paint, stand up tall.
Red and yellow, blue and green,
The prettiest handprint ever seen!
Press it down, on the paper white,
What a colourful, happy sight!

Actions: Show hands, pretend to dip in paint, stand tall, point to colours, press hand down, clap hands happily.

Watch and Practise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-876a9Gf7U

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Play-based Learning, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Practical Activity, Songs and Rhymes, Repetition, Question and Answer.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and asks them to show their hands. The teacher then introduces the topic “Hand Print” by showing a finished handprint example and asking, “What do you think this is?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils show their hands and try to guess what the example is.

Learning Point: Pupils are introduced to the topic and become curious about hand printing.

Step 2: Identifying Colours

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Colour Recognition/Naming

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays different poster colours (e.g., red, yellow, blue, green) and asks pupils to name them. The teacher reinforces correct colour names.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify and name the colours as prompted by the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils reinforce their knowledge of different colours.

Step 3: Discussing Hands

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Body Awareness/Vocabulary

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to hold up their hands, count their fingers, and wiggle them. The teacher asks, “Whose hand is this?” and “What can we do with our hands?”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils hold up their hands, count fingers, wiggle them, and respond to questions about their hands.

Learning Point: Pupils identify their hands and understand their function.

Step 4: Teacher Demonstration of Hand Printing

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Modelling/Instruction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates the entire hand printing process step-by-step: dipping the hand into paint, pressing it onto paper, lifting it, and showing the print. The teacher explains the importance of washing hands afterwards.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch attentively as the teacher demonstrates, listening to the instructions.

Learning Point: Pupils observe the correct procedure for making a handprint.

Step 5: Guided Practice – Dipping Hands

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Fine Motor Skills

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to put on aprons. The teacher then helps pupils select a colour and gently guides them to dip one hand into the chosen poster colour, ensuring their palm and fingers are covered.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils put on aprons, choose a colour, and carefully dip their hands into the paint with teacher’s assistance.

Learning Point: Pupils practise dipping their hands into paint in preparation for printing.

Step 6: Practical Activity – Making Hand Prints & Rhyme

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Practical Application/Creativity

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher instructs pupils to press their paint-covered hand onto their scrapbook/paper. While they are printing, the teacher leads the “Hand Print Fun Rhyme” and encourages pupils to sing along and do the actions. The teacher supervises and assists as needed.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils press their hands onto paper to make prints. They sing the rhyme and perform the actions while making their prints.

Learning Point: Pupils create their own handprints and enjoy the creative process.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and practical tasks.

1. “What colours did you use for your handprint?”
2. “Show me your hand.”
3. “What did we make today?”
4. The teacher observes pupils’ finished handprints.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and show their hands and prints.

Learning Point: Pupils demonstrate understanding of the lesson and their ability to create a handprint.

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement/Cleanup

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises pupils for their beautiful handprints and their participation. The teacher reminds them to always wash their hands after messy activities and guides them to the washing station.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils tidy up their work area and proceed to wash their hands with soap and water.

Learning Point: Pupils learn the importance of cleanliness after art activities.

Lesson Keywords

• Hand – The part of our body we used to make the print.
• Print – The colourful shape of our hand on the paper.
• Colour – The paint we used, like red, blue, or yellow.
• Dip – To put our hand into the paint.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who struggle with dipping or pressing, the teacher can provide hand-over-hand guidance. Offer fewer colour choices to reduce overwhelm. Allow them to use a sponge or brush to paint their hand if dipping is too difficult.
• Extension: Encourage pupils who grasp the concept quickly to try mixing two colours on their hand before printing to see what new colour they can create. They can also be encouraged to make multiple prints on one page or try to make a simple shape using their handprints.