Meaning of Art, Drawing, Craft, Music and Drama for Primary 1

Class: Primary 1
Term: First Term
Week: 1
Age: 6 years
Duration: 45 minutes
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: Arts and Crafts
Focal competence: Gaining basic knowledge of arts
Key competencies/values: ICT and Digital Competencies
Skills:

• Producing art forms

Previous Lesson:
Topic: Arts
Subject Matter: meaning of art, drawing, craft, music, drama

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Explain the meaning of art.
• Identify familiar art forms.
• Mention simple elements of art.
• Mention basic types of art.

Affective Domain

• Appreciate art as a way of expressing ideas and feelings.

Psychomotor Domain

• Identify different forms of art from pictures or examples.

Reference Materials

The following resources were used in planning this lesson:

• 2025 Revised 9 Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Relevant State Unified Scheme of Work
• The HeadTeacher Scheme of work

Instructional Materials

The teacher will teach this lesson with the aid of:

• Pictures showing drawing, craft items, musical instruments, and people acting or dancing.
• Teacher-made charts illustrating different art forms.
• Pencils, crayons or colours.
• Simple craft items (e.g., woven mat, clay pot).

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson is important because it introduces young learners to the world of art, helping them understand that art is all around them and is a way people express themselves. It lays a foundation for creativity and appreciation of cultural expressions, which are essential for holistic development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils are familiar with drawing, singing, and playing simple games at home and in school.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Arts

Meaning of Art

Art is anything people create or do to express their ideas, feelings, and experiences. It can be beautiful, fun, or tell a story.

Art as Expression

People use art to show what they are thinking or how they feel. For example, a happy drawing shows happiness, and a sad song shows sadness.

Familiar Art Forms

There are many ways to make art. Some common forms are:

1. Drawing: Making pictures with pencils, crayons, or paint.
2. Craft: Making useful or decorative things with hands, like weaving mats or making clay pots.
3. Music: Making sounds with voices or instruments that are pleasing to hear.
4. Drama: Acting out stories or characters on a stage or in a play.
5. Dance: Moving the body in rhythm, often to music, to express feelings or tell a story.

Places Where We See Art

We can see art in many places around us:

1. In our homes (pictures, decorations).
2. In school (drawings, crafts).
3. On the streets (murals, sculptures).
4. In churches or mosques (designs, music).
5. In local markets (woven baskets, carved items).

Elements of Art

The basic parts that make up art are called elements. For Primary 1, some simple elements are:

1. Line: A mark made on a surface.
2. Colour: What we see when light reflects from objects (e.g., red, blue, yellow).
3. Shape: The outline of an object (e.g., circle, square).

Types of Art

Art can be grouped into different types:

1. Visual Arts: Art that you can see, like drawing, painting, and sculpture.
2. Performing Arts: Art that you do or perform, like music, dance, and drama.

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

Discussion, Demonstration, Guided Practice, Question and Answer, Explanation, Observation.

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Storytelling/Engagement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils and introduces the topic by showing pictures of different things people create, like a child’s drawing, a woven basket, or someone singing. The teacher asks pupils what they think these things have in common.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings and observe the pictures, sharing their initial thoughts.

Learning Point: Introduction to art concepts

Step 2: Meaning of Art

Time: 7 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Definition

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains in simple terms that “Art is anything people create or do to express their ideas, feelings, and experiences.” The teacher gives examples like drawing a happy face when happy or singing a song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen attentively and repeat the meaning of art after the teacher.

Learning Point: Definition of art

Step 3: Art as Expression

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Discussion/Illustration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils to show a happy face, a sad face, or an angry face. The teacher explains that just like they use their faces to show feelings, artists use art. “Art helps us show how we feel inside.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils demonstrate different facial expressions and discuss how art can show feelings.

Learning Point: Art as expression

Step 4: Familiar Art Forms

Time: 8 minutes

Teaching Skill: Identification/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays pictures or real examples of drawing, craft items (like a small woven mat), plays a short piece of music, and briefly acts out a simple character. The teacher asks pupils to identify each one and names them: Drawing, Craft, Music, Drama, and Dance.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils identify the different art forms shown by the teacher and repeat their names.

Learning Point: Identification of art forms

Step 5: Places to See Art

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Brainstorming/Observation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher asks pupils where they have seen art before, guiding them to think about their homes, school, and community. The teacher lists their responses on the board.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils share places where they have seen art.

Learning Point: Art in daily life

Step 6: Elements and Types of Art

Time: 6 minutes

Teaching Skill: Simple Explanation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher briefly introduces simple elements like “line” (drawing a straight line) and “colour” (showing coloured crayons). The teacher also mentions two main types: “Visual Arts” (things we see like drawings) and “Performing Arts” (things we do like singing or dancing).

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the examples and listen to the simple explanations of elements and types of art.

Learning Point: Basic art elements and types

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher evaluates the learning by asking the following questions:

1. What is art?
2. Mention two art forms you know.
3. Where can we see art?
4. Name one element of art.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils answer orally and in writing.

Learning Point: Understanding of art concepts

Step 8: Note-Taking

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Writing

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher guides pupils to copy the essential Board Summary notes on the meaning of art and familiar art forms into their notebooks.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils copy the notes carefully into their notebooks.

Learning Point: Recording lesson notes

Step 9: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher summarises the lesson by reminding pupils that art is a fun way to express themselves and is found everywhere. The teacher encourages them to explore different art forms.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen and affirm their understanding.

Learning Point: Consolidation of art understanding

Continuous Assessment/Further Study

Type: Homework / Practice Exercise

Instruction: Draw or identify art forms at home.

1. Draw a picture of something that makes you happy.
2. Ask your parents to show you a craft item in your house.
3. Listen to a song and tell your parents what it makes you feel.
4. Mention two places in your community where you see art.
5. Bring an example of a simple drawing you made to class next time.

Lesson Keywords

• Art – creating things to express ideas or feelings.
• Drawing – making pictures with lines and colours.
• Craft – making useful or decorative things by hand.
• Music – making pleasing sounds with voice or instruments.
• Drama – acting out stories.
• Dance – moving the body to express feelings.

Differentiation

For weaker learners: Provide more direct examples and simplified explanations. Allow them to point to pictures rather than name art forms. Focus mainly on the meaning of art and identifying drawing and music.

For faster learners: Encourage them to describe more art forms or places where they see art. Ask them to explain how a particular art form makes them feel.

Suggested Lesson Videos

Search on YouTube for: “Primary 1 meaning of art for kids” or “different art forms for children”

Teacher Guide for Using This Lesson Plan

Before the lesson, gather various visual aids such as pictures of drawings, paintings, sculptures, woven baskets, musical instruments, and people dancing or acting. These will be crucial for making the abstract concept of “art” concrete for Primary 1 pupils. Begin by engaging pupils with familiar examples of creativity. Guide them through the meaning of art and its various forms, linking them to their everyday experiences. When teaching “elements” and “types” of art, keep explanations very simple and use visual demonstrations. Encourage active participation through questions and identification activities. Ensure pupils copy the main points from the board during the designated note-taking time. Pay attention to pupils’ responses during evaluation to gauge their understanding and provide immediate feedback. For continuous assessment, encourage practical engagement with art at home.