Paper Collage for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Second Term
Week: 8
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Creativity
Curriculum Theme: Creativity
Previous Lesson: Drawing and colouring different objects
Topic: Paper Collage
Subject Matter: Paper Collage

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify and name different parts of a flora picture.
• Recognise and name various colours used in the collage.

Affective Domain

• Show enthusiasm while colouring and pasting.
• Appreciate their own creative work and that of their peers.

Psychomotor Domain

• Colour designated parts of a flora picture neatly.
• Paste different coloured cardboard pieces onto the flora picture using bond gum.
• Handle art materials carefully.

Social Domain

• Participate actively in the group activity.
• Share materials respectfully with classmates.

Reference Materials

• NAPPS National Unified Teaching Scheme for Pre-School Level 4
• Relevant Early Childhood Care and Education resources

Instructional Materials

• Pictures of various flora (flowers, plants)
• Different colours of cardboard (pre-cut into small pieces by the teacher)
• Bond gum or safe glue sticks
• Crayons or colour pencils
• Newspaper or old paper for protecting tables
• Small plates or containers for glue
• Wipes or damp cloths for cleaning hands

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces pupils to paper collage, a fun and engaging art activity that helps develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. By working with colours, shapes, and textures, pupils learn to express themselves artistically and appreciate the beauty of nature (flora) through a hands-on approach.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise and name some colours. They have experience with basic colouring activities and have used glue before for simple tasks.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

Paper Collage

Paper collage is a fun way to make art by sticking different pieces of paper, cardboard, or other materials onto a background. We use glue to stick the pieces down. Today, we are making a collage of “flora.” Flora means plants and flowers. We will make a beautiful flower or plant picture using colours and small pieces of cardboard.

Steps for our Flora Collage:

1. Colouring: First, we will colour some parts of our flora picture, like the stem, leaves, or parts of the flower.
2. Preparing Pieces: The teacher will provide small, colourful pieces of cardboard. These are like little puzzle pieces for our picture.
3. Pasting: We will use bond gum (glue) to stick these colourful cardboard pieces onto other parts of our flora picture, like the petals of a flower or the centre.

This makes our picture bright and interesting!

Key Words

• Collage – An artwork made by sticking different materials onto a surface.
• Flora – Plants and flowers.
• Paste – To stick things together using glue.
• Colour – To add different hues to a picture using crayons or pencils.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• A large, simple outline picture of a flower or plant (flora).
• A completed example of a paper collage of flora.
• Demonstrate how to hold a crayon and colour neatly.
• Demonstrate how to apply a small amount of glue and stick a cardboard piece.

Collage Fun Rhyme

Tune: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star

Colours bright, so much fun,
Pasting pieces, one by one.
On our flower, green and red,
Making art, inside our head.
Glue and paper, stick and play,
Happy artists, all the day!

Actions:
Colours bright, so much fun: Point to different colours.
Pasting pieces, one by one: Mimic picking up and pasting a piece.
On our flower, green and red: Point to a flower picture, then to green and red.
Making art, inside our head: Tap head.
Glue and paper, stick and play: Mimic gluing and sticking.
Happy artists, all the day!: Smile and clap hands.

How to use the rhyme: Sing the rhyme during the pasting activity to encourage pupils and reinforce the actions. Repeat it a few times to help them remember.

Video Demonstration

The teacher can show a short video demonstrating how to make a simple paper collage.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_2j75R478M

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, sings a short welcome song, and asks them about their favourite colours and flowers. The teacher then introduces the topic: “Today, we are going to be artists and make something beautiful called a paper collage, all about plants and flowers!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and share their favourite colours and flowers. They listen attentively to the teacher.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the lesson’s theme.

Step 2: Introducing Flora and Materials

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Picture Talk/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher displays various pictures of flora (flowers, plants). “Look at these beautiful flowers and plants! They are called flora. What colours do you see?” The teacher then shows the pupils the materials for the collage: the flora outline pictures, crayons, pre-cut cardboard pieces, and bond gum. “We will use these to make our own flora artwork!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the pictures of flora, identify colours, and show excitement for the materials. They listen as the teacher explains the materials.

Learning Point: Pupils identify flora and recognise the materials for the activity.

Step 3: Explaining Paper Collage

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Demonstration

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher explains what paper collage is in simple terms: “Collage is when we stick different pieces of paper onto another paper to make a picture. We will use small pieces of cardboard to ‘dress up’ our flora pictures.” The teacher shows a finished example of a flora collage.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils listen to the explanation and observe the finished collage example, understanding the concept of sticking pieces to make art.

Learning Point: Pupils understand the meaning of paper collage.

Step 4: Teacher Demonstration (Colouring and Pasting)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates the steps. First, the teacher takes a flora outline picture and colours a part of it (e.g., the stem green, a leaf green). Then, the teacher shows how to apply a small amount of bond gum to another part (e.g., a flower petal) and carefully sticks a coloured cardboard piece onto it, pressing gently. “See how I stick the red piece on the flower? We will do this carefully.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils watch the teacher’s demonstration closely, observing how to colour and how to paste the cardboard pieces neatly.

Learning Point: Pupils observe the correct technique for colouring and pasting.

Step 5: Guided Practice (Colouring Flora)

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Supervision

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes the flora outline pictures and crayons. “Now, let’s colour some parts of our flora picture first, just like I showed you. Choose your favourite colours!” The teacher walks around, assisting pupils with colouring and providing encouragement.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils pick up their crayons and begin to colour designated parts of their flora pictures, following the teacher’s guidance.

Learning Point: Pupils practise colouring within an outline.

Step 6: Guided Practice (Pasting Cardboard Pieces)

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Reinforcement

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes the pre-cut cardboard pieces and bond gum. “Now, let’s use our glue and these colourful pieces to make our flora even more beautiful! Remember to use a little glue and press gently.” The teacher sings the “Collage Fun Rhyme” and helps pupils with applying glue and pasting, ensuring they are safe and tidy. “Let’s make our flora picture shine!”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils apply glue and paste the cardboard pieces onto their flora pictures, creating their collages. They sing along with the rhyme and seek help when needed.

Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and creativity through pasting.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

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

1. “What is this art activity called?” (Pointing to a collage)
2. “What does ‘flora’ mean?”
3. “Show me the part of your picture that you coloured.”
4. “Show me the part where you pasted the cardboard pieces.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and demonstrate the required skill by pointing to parts of their artwork.

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

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summary/Praise

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their beautiful work and effort. “You all made wonderful flora collages! Give yourselves a big clap!” The teacher reminds them to always be creative and tidy up after art activities. “Let’s clean up our tables now.”

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils clap for themselves, help to tidy up their workspace, and prepare for the next activity.

Learning Point: Pupils feel a sense of accomplishment and learn to tidy up.

Lesson Keywords

• Collage – An art made by sticking different materials together.
• Flora – Plants and flowers.
• Paste – To stick something with glue.
• Colour – To add colour with crayons or pencils.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who find it difficult, provide larger, simpler flora outlines and larger pre-cut cardboard pieces. The teacher can offer hand-over-hand guidance for colouring or pasting. Start with fewer colours to reduce overwhelm.
• Extension: For quicker learners, encourage them to use more intricate patterns with the cardboard pieces, or to name the colours they are using as they paste. They can also try to identify different types of flora in the pictures.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure all cardboard pieces are pre-cut into various small shapes and sizes suitable for little hands to pick up and paste. Prepare the flora outline pictures for each child. Cover tables with newspaper to manage mess. Emphasise using only a small amount of glue to avoid saturating the paper. Supervise closely during the pasting activity to ensure safe handling of materials. Encourage pupils to be creative with their colour choices and placement of cardboard pieces. Observe their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination during the activity. A child’s understanding can be assessed by their ability to colour within lines (mostly) and successfully paste the cardboard pieces onto the flora picture. Praise effort and creativity over perfection.