Lesson Plan: DIY Christmas Decorations: Creative Crafts and Ideas for Festive Home Decor!
Lesson Plan: DIY Christmas Decorations: Creative Crafts and Ideas for Festive Home Decor!
Grade Level: 3-5
Subject: Arts and Crafts
Objective: Students will engage in hands-on creativity and develop their fine motor skills by creating DIY Christmas decorations using various art materials and techniques.
Materials Needed:
- Construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Markers, crayons, or colored pencils
- Glitter, sequins, or other decorative embellishments
- Ribbon or string
- Popsicle sticks or craft sticks
- Pipe cleaners
- Pom-poms
- Googly eyes (optional)
- Other art materials as desired
Procedure:
1. Introduction (10 minutes):
- Begin the lesson by discussing the importance of decorations during the Christmas season and how they add to the festive atmosphere at home.
- Show examples of DIY Christmas decorations to inspire students and spark their creativity.
2. Brainstorming and Planning (10 minutes):
- Engage students in a brainstorming session where they generate ideas for DIY Christmas decorations.
- Encourage them to think about different elements of Christmas, such as ornaments, wreaths, stockings, and tree toppers.
- Instruct students to plan their decorations by sketching or describing what they intend to create.
3. Craft Stations and Materials (5 minutes):
- Set up different craft stations with the required materials for each decoration idea discussed during the brainstorming session.
- Ensure that each station has enough supplies for all students.
4. DIY Decoration Creation (30 minutes):
- Allow students to rotate between the craft stations, spending an equal amount of time at each station to create their chosen DIY Christmas decoration.
- Provide guidance and assistance as needed, encouraging students to explore their creativity while following their planned designs.
5. Decoration Showcase (10 minutes):
- Once students have completed their DIY Christmas decorations, invite them to share their creations with the class.
- Encourage students to explain their design choices and the materials and techniques used.
6. Reflection and Discussion (10 minutes):
- Facilitate a class discussion about the process of creating DIY Christmas decorations.
- Ask students to reflect on their experience, discussing what they enjoyed most, any challenges they faced, and what they learned from the activity.
7. Display and Celebration (5 minutes):
- Decorate the classroom or a designated area with the students' DIY Christmas decorations.
- Celebrate their creativity and hard work by acknowledging their efforts and the festive atmosphere they have created.
8. Conclusion (5 minutes):
- Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the value of creativity, craftsmanship, and personal expression in creating DIY Christmas decorations.
- Encourage students to continue exploring their artistic abilities and finding joy in the process of making festive decorations.
Common Core Labels Correlations:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3-5.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3-5.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions.
DIY Christmas Decor! Christmas Decoration Ideas! DIY SUPER BRIGHT & FUN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS! (and the cutest snowman ever!) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nszHxcTcmV0Hey Guys! In this video I will show you easy, cheap and cute HANDMADE DIY Room Decor Ideas! Redecorate your room for Christmas Holidays! If you re-create any of these decorations please tag me on Instagram, I'd love to see them! Please leave me a comment, love to hear from you. Merry Christmas to all of you, love you all!! Have a great 2015!!♡ Please give this video a BIG THUMBS UP! ♡Gillian xInstagram: http://instagram.com/thinkkbeautyyTwitter: https://twitter.com/thinkkbeautyyMusic:Carefree - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
