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Grade 2 Creative Arts Notes

The document outlines creative art lessons for Grade 2, covering topics such as doodling, painting, mosaic, swinging and stretching, body percussion, and modeling. Each section includes definitions, materials needed, activities, action songs, and learning outcomes. The lessons emphasize creativity and appreciation of art within the context of the neighborhood, school, and animals.

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Grade 2 Creative Arts Notes

The document outlines creative art lessons for Grade 2, covering topics such as doodling, painting, mosaic, swinging and stretching, body percussion, and modeling. Each section includes definitions, materials needed, activities, action songs, and learning outcomes. The lessons emphasize creativity and appreciation of art within the context of the neighborhood, school, and animals.

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GRADE 2 CREATIVE ART NOTES TERM 1-3.

1.0 Our Neighbourhood

1.1 Doodling (15 Lessons)


What is Doodling?

 Doodling is making simple drawings or marks on paper. You can doodle


pictures of plants, trees, and other things you see in your neighbourhood.

Materials for Doodling:

 You will need a pencil, paper, crayons, markers, or colored pencils .

Let’s Doodle Plants:

 Draw simple pictures of plants, trees, and flowers you see around your home
and school.

Action Song Example:

 "In our neighbourhood, we see the trees,


The flowers bloom and sway in the breeze,
We doodle them on paper bright,
With colors that make them a lovely sight."

What I Have Learnt:

 I have learnt to identify materials used in doodling, like pencils and crayons.
o Example: I used a pencil to doodle a tree.
 I have learnt to make simple pictures of plants in my neighbourhood using
doodling.
o Example: I drew a flower and colored it with crayons.
 I have learnt to enjoy singing action songs about things in my
neighbourhood.
o Example: I sang a song about trees while drawing them.
 I have learnt to appreciate my doodles and those of my friends.
o Example: I liked the way my friend drew a bush and colored it green.
1.2 Painting (20 Lessons)

What is Painting?
 Painting is using colors to make pictures on paper or other surfaces.

Materials for Painting:

 You will need paint, paintbrushes, water, and paper.

Let’s Paint Items in the Neighbourhood:

 Paint pictures of things you see in your neighbourhood, like houses, cars,
and trees.

Action Song Example:

 "We paint the cars, the houses too,


The trees and skies, all bright and true,
With our brushes, we create,
In our neighbourhood, it’s great!"

What I Have Learnt:

 I have learnt to identify materials used for painting, like paint and brushes.
o Example: I used a paintbrush to paint a house.
 I have learnt to paint pictures of items found in the neighbourhood.
o Example: I painted a picture of a car.
 I have learnt to make patterns using painted picture cut-outs of items found
in the neighbourhood.
o Example: I cut out my painted tree and made a pattern with it.
 I have learnt to sing an action song about things in the neighbourhood.
o Example: I sang about the cars while painting them.
 I have learnt to appreciate my painted work and that of others.
o Example: I admired the way my friend painted a tall building.

2.0 Our School


2.1 Mosaic (15 Lessons)
What is Mosaic?

 Mosaic is creating a picture by sticking small pieces of colored paper,


stones, or other materials onto a surface.

Materials for Making Mosaic:

 You will need small pieces of colored paper, glue, and a base paper.

Let’s Make Mosaic Pictures of the School Compound:

 Create pictures of buildings found in your school, like classrooms, offices,


and the playground, using mosaic.

Singing Game Example:

 "In our school, the buildings stand,


With classrooms, offices, all so grand,
We stick and place, piece by piece,
Our mosaic grows and never cease."

What I Have Learnt:

 I have learnt to identify materials for making mosaic pictures, like colored
paper and glue.
o Example: I used small pieces of blue paper to make the sky in my
mosaic.
 I have learnt to make mosaic pictures of buildings in the school compound.
o Example: I created a mosaic of our classroom.
 I have learnt to perform singing games about buildings in our school.
o Example: I sang about our office block while making a mosaic of it.
 I have learnt to appreciate making mosaics from locally available materials.
o Example: I liked how my friend used different colored paper to make
the playground.

2.2 Swinging and Stretching (15 Lessons)


What is Swinging and Stretching?
 Swinging involves moving back and forth, like on a swing. Stretching is
when you reach out your body to make it longer.

Swinging and Stretching Activities:

 Swing back and forth using a rope or on a swing.


 Stretch your arms and legs to reach up high or down low.

Singing Game Example:

 "Swinging high, swinging low,


Stretching up, down we go,
We move our bodies, strong and free,
In our school, so happily."

What I Have Learnt:

 I have learnt to differentiate between swinging and stretching activities.


o Example: I know swinging means moving back and forth, and
stretching means reaching out my arms and legs.
 I have learnt to perform swinging activities in school.
o Example: I swung back and forth on the school swing.
 I have learnt to perform stretching activities in school.
o Example: I stretched my arms up to touch the sky.
 I have learnt to perform a singing game while swinging and stretching.
o Example: I sang about swinging while doing the actions.
 I have learnt to appreciate my movements and those of my classmates.
o Example: I liked how my friend stretched her arms very high.

3.0 Our School

3.1 Body Percussions (20 Lessons)


What is Body Percussion?

 Body percussion is using parts of your body to create sounds, like clapping,
stomping, or snapping your fingers.

Body Parts Used for Percussion:


 Clapping: Use your hands to clap.
 Stomping: Use your feet to stomp.
 Snapping: Use your fingers to snap.

Let’s Create Rhythm Patterns:

 Combine clapping, stomping, and snapping to make rhythm patterns while


singing.

Coloring Activity:

 Color pictures of body parts used in body percussion, like hands, feet, and
fingers.

Action Song Example:

 "Clap your hands and stomp your feet,


Snap your fingers to the beat,
We make music, loud and sweet,
With our bodies, can’t be beat!"

What I Have Learnt:

 I have learnt to identify parts of the body that can be used for percussion.
o Example: I can use my hands to clap and my feet to stomp.
 I have learnt to perform rhythm patterns using body percussion.
o Example: I clapped and stomped in a pattern while singing.
 I have learnt to perform movements using rhythm patterns of body
percussions.
o Example: I moved my body to the beat while clapping.
 I have learnt to color pictures of body parts used in body percussions.
o Example: I colored a picture of hands clapping.
 I have learnt to appreciate my efforts and those of others in making music
with our bodies.
o Example: I enjoyed the way my friend combined clapping and
snapping to make a rhythm.

4.0 Animals

4.1 Modelling (20 Lessons)


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What is Modelling?

 Modelling is when you shape or create something using materials like clay
or dough.

Materials for Modelling:


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the Rolling Technique?

 The rolling technique is a way to shape materials like clay or dough by


rolling them into different forms. Here’s how:
1. Flatten the Material: Start by flattening a piece of clay or dough with
your hands or a rolling pin.
2. Roll It Out: Roll the material back and forth to make it thin and even.
You can roll it in different directions to shape it.
3. Shape It: After rolling, you can shape the material into different
forms, like animals or objects, by molding or cutting it .

Let’s Model Domestic Animals:

 Create simple models of domestic animals like cows, chickens, dogs, and
cats using the rolling technique.

Fun Games and Rhymes:

 Play fun games and recite rhymes about domestic animals while modelling.

Action Song Example:

 "Here’s a cow, so big and brown,


Here’s a cat, jumping around,
We make animals, one by one,
In our class, we have such fun."

What I Have Learnt:


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Incorporating action songs into art lessons offers pedagogical advantages by making learning multisensory, which aids engagement and retention. Action songs combine music and movement, prompting children to recall the lyrics and actions while creating art projects, such as painting or molding. This integration reinforces cognitive and motor skills development, enhances memory through rhythm and repetition, and creates a lively, motivational environment conducive to learning .

Integrating singing and art activities benefits children's learning by making the experience more engaging and memorable. Singing while creating art, such as painting or making mosaics, reinforces the subject matter through auditory and visual channels, enhancing memory and enjoyment. Kids learn songs relevant to their artwork, such as singing about the neighborhood while painting or creating mosaics .

Doodling and modeling complement each other by addressing different aspects of creativity and fine motor skill development in children. Doodling simplifies drawing into basic marks that encourage free expression and attention to detail, useful for planning shapes and forms. Modeling, particularly using clay, translates these two-dimensional concepts into three-dimensional forms, enhancing spatial awareness and manual dexterity. The transition from doodling to modeling allows children to visualize their sketches as tangible objects, fostering a deeper understanding of form and structure .

Creative arts play a key role in helping children understand and appreciate their surroundings by encouraging observation, interpretation, and recreation of the environment in artistic forms. Through activities like doodling plants or painting neighborhood scenes, children become more aware of the details in their environment. Arts teach them to see beauty in everyday objects and landscapes, fostering an appreciation for nature and built spaces. These exercises enhance observational skills and environmental awareness, ultimately contributing to their cognitive and emotional growth .

Modeling domestic animals with clay supports creative thinking as it requires children to visualize and conceptualize the form and characteristics of animals, translating mental images into three-dimensional objects. The rolling technique used in modeling facilitates exploration of shapes and forms, fostering creativity in approaching how to represent animals like cows, chickens, dogs, and cats. This hands-on exercise allows for creativity in expression and encourages children to invent new methods or styles in their creations .

Making mosaics enhances cognitive skills such as spatial reasoning, fine motor skills, and planning. Children develop spatial reasoning by deciding how to arrange different colored pieces to form a coherent picture. Creating mosaics also requires fine motor skills for placing small pieces accurately. Planning is involved in selecting colors and materials reflective of school buildings, like classrooms or playgrounds, leading to an appreciation for detail and composition .

Doodling encourages observation skills by prompting children to make simple drawings of the plants, trees, and flowers in their neighborhood. This practice requires them to pay attention to the details and forms of these natural elements, thereby enhancing their ability to observe and identify features of their environment .

Body percussion plays a crucial role in developing rhythmic abilities in children by allowing them to explore rhythms through physical movement. Using parts of the body to create sounds, such as clapping, stomping, and snapping, children can create and perform rhythm patterns, which enhance their understanding and execution of rhythm in music .

Practicing swinging and stretching activities enhances physical development by improving coordination, flexibility, and balance in children. Swinging promotes full-body coordination and muscle development as children learn to control their movements. Stretching enhances flexibility, allowing children to move their bodies in new ways, which develops strength and balance. These activities improve overall physical fitness and are combined with singing games to make the experience enjoyable and incorporate rhythm .

Using locally available materials in children's art education encourages resourcefulness and creativity. It allows children to connect more closely with their environment and learn to appreciate and utilize what is readily available. This approach promotes sustainability and reinforces the idea that one does not require expensive materials to create meaningful art. It teaches children the value of innovation by experimenting with different media like colored paper or natural elements found in their vicinity for projects like mosaics .

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