Rabbit Collage for Pre-School Level 4

Class: Pre-School Level 4
Term: Third Term
Week: 2
Age: 5 years
Duration: 30 minutes
Subject: Creativity
Curriculum Theme: Creativity
Previous Lesson: Not separately stated in the scheme.
Topic: RABBIT COLLAGE
Subject Matter: RABBIT COLLAGE.

Specific Objectives

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

Cognitive Domain

• Identify a rabbit from a picture.
• Identify cotton wool as a material for collage.
• Recall the simple steps for making a rabbit collage.

Affective Domain

• Show interest in creating a rabbit collage.
• Appreciate the softness of cotton wool.
• Enjoy the process of making art.

Psychomotor Domain

• Colour some parts of a rabbit outline neatly.
• Paste cotton wool carefully onto a rabbit outline.
• Create a simple rabbit collage.

Social Domain

• Participate actively in the collage-making activity.
• Share materials with peers when prompted.

Reference Materials

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

Instructional Materials

• Picture of a rabbit
• Cotton wool
• Pre-drawn rabbit outlines on paper
• Crayons (pink, grey, brown, etc.)
• Child-safe glue
• Newspaper or old sheets to protect tables

Rationale for the Lesson

This lesson introduces children to the art of collage while developing their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. By creating a rabbit collage, pupils learn about animals and textures, fostering their artistic expression and ability to follow simple instructions, which are crucial for their overall development.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge

Pupils can recognise some common animals, hold a crayon, and have some experience with simple pasting activities.

Lesson Content/Board Summary

RABBIT COLLAGE

A collage is an artwork made by sticking different materials onto a surface. Today, we will make a rabbit collage using cotton wool to make our rabbit look soft and fluffy!

About Rabbits

• Rabbits are small, furry animals.
• They have long ears, short fluffy tails, and strong back legs for hopping.
• They are often white, brown, grey, or black.
• Rabbits eat grass and carrots.

About Cotton Wool

• Cotton wool is soft and white.
• It feels like a rabbit’s fur.
• We will use it to make our rabbit collage look real and fluffy.

Steps for Making a Rabbit Collage

1. Look at the picture of a rabbit.
2. Take your rabbit outline paper.
3. Use crayons to colour the ears, nose, and eyes of your rabbit.
4. Apply a little glue on the body of the rabbit outline.
5. Carefully take small pieces of cotton wool and paste them onto the glued parts.
6. Let your collage dry.

Key Words

• Rabbit – A small, furry animal with long ears.
• Cotton wool – Soft, white material used for crafts and cleaning.
• Collage – An artwork made by sticking different materials together.
• Paste – To stick something using glue.
• Colour – To add colour to a picture using crayons or pencils.

What the Teacher Should Show or Draw

• A large, clear picture of a rabbit.
• A small piece of cotton wool for pupils to touch.
• A pre-drawn rabbit outline on paper.
• Teacher will demonstrate colouring and pasting steps clearly.

Rabbit Song

Tune: “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”

Lyrics:

Little rabbit, soft and white,
Hopping in the morning light.
Long ears up, and nose so pink,
What a lovely friend, I think!
Cotton wool, we paste with care,
Fluffy rabbit, right there!

Actions:

• “Little rabbit, soft and white”: Wiggle fingers like rabbit ears.
• “Hopping in the morning light”: Make hopping motions with hands.
• “Long ears up, and nose so pink”: Point to head, then wiggle nose.
• “What a lovely friend, I think!”: Hug self.
• “Cotton wool, we paste with care”: Pretend to apply glue and paste.
• “Fluffy rabbit, right there!”: Point to the imagined collage.

How to use the rhyme: Sing this song at the beginning of the lesson to introduce the rabbit, and again during the activity to encourage pupils as they paste the cotton wool.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCjJycWH-rb

Watch this fun song about a bunny to get us ready for our rabbit collage!

Teaching Methods/Instructional Techniques

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

Instructional Procedures

Step 1: Introduction

Time: 3 minutes

Teaching Skill: Engagement/Motivation

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher greets the pupils, leads them in a short “Good Morning” song, and then introduces the topic by asking if they know any animals that hop and have long ears. The teacher then shows a picture of a rabbit.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond to greetings, sing along, and try to guess the animal. They observe the picture of the rabbit.

Learning Point: Pupils are engaged and introduced to the topic of rabbits.

Step 2: Presentation of Rabbit and its Features

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Observation/Identification

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher shows the picture of a rabbit again and discusses its features (long ears, fluffy tail, soft fur, hopping movement). The teacher sings the “Rabbit Song” with actions.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the rabbit picture, repeat the features, and sing along with actions.

Learning Point: Pupils identify a rabbit and its key features.

Step 3: Introduction to Cotton Wool and Collage Concept

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Explanation/Material Introduction

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher introduces cotton wool, allowing pupils to touch and feel its softness. The teacher explains that they will make a “rabbit collage” using cotton wool to make the rabbit fluffy, just like real fur.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils touch the cotton wool and listen to the explanation of a collage.

Learning Point: Pupils understand what cotton wool is and the basic idea of a collage.

Step 4: Teacher Demonstration of Collage Steps

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Demonstration/Modelling

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher demonstrates the steps for making the collage: first, colouring parts of a pre-drawn rabbit outline, then applying glue to the rabbit’s body, and finally, carefully pasting small pieces of cotton wool onto the glued areas. The teacher emphasises neatness and using small pieces.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils observe the teacher’s demonstration carefully, paying attention to each step.

Learning Point: Pupils see how to colour and paste cotton wool to create a rabbit collage.

Step 5: Guided Practice – Colouring the Rabbit Outline

Time: 5 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Supervision

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes pre-drawn rabbit outlines and crayons. The teacher guides pupils to colour the ears, nose, and eyes of their rabbit outlines, reminding them to stay within the lines.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils colour the specified parts of their rabbit outlines under the teacher’s guidance.

Learning Point: Pupils practise colouring skills and prepare their rabbit for the collage.

Step 6: Guided Practice – Pasting Cotton Wool

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Guided Practice/Assistance

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher distributes cotton wool and glue. The teacher guides pupils to apply glue to the body of the rabbit and then paste small pieces of cotton wool, assisting those who need help. The teacher reminds them to cover the body evenly.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils apply glue and paste cotton wool onto their rabbit outlines, creating a fluffy texture.

Learning Point: Pupils develop fine motor skills and complete their rabbit collage.

Step 7: Evaluation/Review

Time: 4 minutes

Teaching Skill: Questioning/Assessment

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher checks pupils’ understanding through short questions and by observing their completed collages. The teacher asks:

1. What animal did we make today?
2. What soft material did we use for its fur?
3. Show me your fluffy rabbit collage!

The teacher observes each pupil’s individual collage for completion and effort.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils respond orally and proudly show their rabbit collages.

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

Step 8: Conclusion

Time: 2 minutes

Teaching Skill: Summary/Closure

Teacher’s Activity: The teacher praises the pupils for their beautiful rabbit collages and reminds them to let the glue dry. The teacher collects the finished work and leads a tidy-up song.

Pupils’ Activity: Pupils tidy up their workspaces and participate in the tidy-up song.

Learning Point: Pupils conclude the lesson with a sense of accomplishment and good habits.

Lesson Keywords

• Rabbit – A small, furry animal that hops.
• Cotton wool – A soft, white material.
• Collage – An art piece made by sticking different things together.
• Paste – To stick with glue.
• Colour – To put colour on a picture.

Differentiation

• Support: For pupils who struggle, provide rabbit outlines with larger sections for colouring and pasting. Offer hand-over-hand guidance for colouring and pasting. Pre-tear cotton wool into smaller, manageable pieces for them.
• Extension: Encourage quicker pupils to draw a simple background for their rabbit (e.g., grass, sun) before pasting. They can also try to identify other animals that have soft fur.

Note for teachers using this lesson plan

Before the lesson, ensure you have enough pre-drawn rabbit outlines for each child, along with crayons, glue, and cotton wool. Cover tables with newspaper to manage mess. Emphasise to pupils that only a small amount of glue is needed. Encourage them to take small pieces of cotton wool to achieve a neat, fluffy look. Circulate constantly during the activity to provide individual support and praise. Observe not just the final product, but also the process—how children handle materials, follow instructions, and express themselves. This lesson is highly practical, so allow ample time for the hands-on activity. The observable action showing understanding will be the successful completion of a rabbit collage with coloured parts and pasted cotton wool.