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Name: Jordan McCray Lesson Title: Fine arts: Blowing paint to create art
Date: April 11,2022 Grade Level: Preschool: Jets Circle one: ECE PKSN
Standard(s)/Guideline(s):

Domain: Physical Well Being and Motor Development

Strand: Motor Development

Topic: Oral-Motor

Standard Statement: Demonstrate increasingly complex oral-motor skills such as drinking through a straw, blowing bubbles or

repeating a tongue-twister.

Domain: Cognition and General Knowledge

Strand: Science Inquiry and Application

Topic: Inquiry

Standard Statement: Explore objects, materials and events in

the environment.

Pre-assessment of current knowledge:

Pre-Assessment Checklist: Do they speak clearly? : Blank copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q9S2-

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J8BUgO3l5OJR7jO4rLNrBBTunCf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102121528958749501336&rtpof=true&sd=true

Filled out copy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S_l0wvtCywhQIWjNhTjcQRyMI8J-

ZQgE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102121528958749501336&rtpof=true&sd=true

Prior Knowledge: May included:

• Use past observations and past conversations with child

• Use past notes about children

• Using the child’s personal portfolio including past art projects

• Use previous knowledge and interactions with child

Instructional Objectives (2- Assessment of Student Learning Learning Experience

3)

Two- Three Assessed Identify Evidence: (What will you collect or Academic Language:
Instructional Objective(s): record as data to demonstrate students have met
The student will be able to... your objective(s) and skill?) • Explore

• Take observations and notes throughout • Blowing

• The student will be the lesson and activity
• Tongue Twister
able to demonstrate • Place checklist information in child’s
personal portfolio • Motor skills
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complex oral motor • Checklist link: See the below in the • Oral Motor Skills
resource and references
skills by blowing in • Environment
• Take pictures of artwork or place artwork in
straw to move paint to child’s personal portfolio • Materials

create art. • Paint

• Create

• The student will be • Directions

able to demonstrate • Commands
Program Monitoring: (How will you aggregate or
exploring objects compile your evidence into a class or group • Air
view?)
materials in the
• Straw
environment by using The teacher will walk around and observe as the
• Visual art
the straws and paint students create their artwork. The teacher create
• Bubbles
to create. artwork a check list that will include all the students name
• Wind
through blowing paint to see if they have met the objectives. The
• Wind Resistance
around with the checklist will also include special notes as well.

straws. The teacher can collect work samples and take

pictures as well during the activity. (See

resources and references for checklist).

Procedural steps:
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1. Set up area: Make sure all items that are not

being used for this activity to put up an out

One Assessed
Developmental Skill: Differentiated Instruction: of the way.

• Different size straws hole: The variety of 2. Get supplies ready: Grab materials (See
• The student will be
straws will allow the students to find the Authentic materials below). Place supplies
able to follow simple
straw that allows them to blow the best into on the table.
directions and
to make artwork. 3. Go over rules and directions: Student will be
commands throughout
• Bubble wands: For students to use to move using straws and paint to create artwork.
the activity.
the paint easier. This allows for more air Students will blow into the straw to move the

flow. paint around. Teacher controls the paint and

• One on one help: Provided one on one help straws (See safety considerations for more

if a student is struggling with doing the information on rules and directions).

activity. 4. Place paint on the paper: Allow the student

• Provide extra encouragement if child needs to choose 2-3 paint drops onto the paper.

it. Student uses the straw to blow into to move

the paint around to create artwork.

Safety Considerations:
5. Dry time: Allow for the paint to dry. Make
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• Make sure students sure names on are on the artwork.

follow classroom rules 6. Clean up: Clean any messes up. Wipe

and directions down table and put supplies back.

• No putting paint in

their mouths

• Clean up area and

any messes created

by the activity

• Make sure students

have enough room to

complete the activity

• Clean up materials

and supplies after the

activity is done.
Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real life,
• Do not blow pain at hands-on materials.)

each other • Different size straws

• Do not throw paint at • Bubble Wands

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each other • Paint

• Be respectful towards • Paper

other’s artwork • Other art supplies

• Do not share straws

• Share paint and paper Adult Roles:

• Keep hands off of

other’s straws and Teacher will facilitate the lesson. The teacher will

artwork control the materials. Provide support if needed to

• Ask the teacher for the students that need it. Teacher will make sure

more paint children are safe and supplies are put up

• If the straw falls on the afterwards. The teacher will observe children

floor get a new one. interact with paint and straws. The teacher will take

• Make sure students notes and complete the checklist.

wash their hands

before and after the

activity.
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Resources & References:

Pre-Assessment Checklist:

Blank Copy

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q9S2-
J8BUgO3l5OJR7jO4rLNrBBTunCf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102121528958749501336&rtpof=true&sd=true

Filled out copy:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S_l0wvtCywhQIWjNhTjcQRyMI8J-
ZQgE/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102121528958749501336&rtpof=true&sd=true

Final Checklist:

Blank:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oUiZle5z237OfNS9jXKnuZ3uNPI3UoVf/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102121528958749501336&rtpof
=true&sd=true

Filled out:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pz_QpxAh28kSs1LQtP9YHZdb2_zTZVS2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102121528958749501336&rt
pof=true&sd=true
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Ohio Early Standards:

https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Early-Learning/Early-Learning-Content-Standards/Birth-Through-Pre_K-Learning-and-
Development-Stand/ELDS-Physical-Well-being-and-Motor-Development.pdf.aspx

https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Early-Learning/Early-Learning-Content-Standards/Birth-Through-Pre_K-Learning-and-
Development-Stand/ELSD-Cognition-Standards.pdf.aspx

Idea for Lesson plan: https://www.theseasonedmom.com/easy-art-activity-kids-blow-paint-monsters/

Took visual arts lesson plan and changed it to support preschool and science concept:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qZhYTpgiVvNsly8Zn4Wimrs5qmsBbNPL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=102121528958749501336&rtp
of=true&sd=true
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Reflection:

On April 11, 2022, I was able to implement my art lesson in the Jets room. First started by filling out the pre-assessment

checklist by speaking with the kids to see where they stood on the objectives for my lesson. I did this by starting a short conversation

with me by using what I know about them. For example, one of the students just came back from a trip so I asked about their trip. I was

able to fill out my pre-assessment by doing this and add comments as well about students. I did this on a printed-out checklist but I

transfer my information to the Google Docs version so it would be easier to read. I did this for the final checklist as well.

Next, the Jets went outside and I got to work on setting up my activity on the art table they have during table activities. I added

big straws, skinny straws, and small straws. I wanted the children to have different straws so they can see how the airflow is different

compared to each straw and allows for students’ choice as well. Also, certain straws may be easier for certain students. I choose three

different tempera paint washable. The colors were pink, blue and red. I only choose three so it would be easier for me to control the

paints and it wouldn’t be as messy. I made sure the table had paper unfortunately I could only find a white large piece of paper for the

students to use. The art table included markers, scissors, glue, washi tapes, crayons, and many other art materials.

One thing I learned quickly is the paper was almost too thin for the amount of painting that was being used. At times I felt like

the paint was bleeding through the paper on the table. The second thing I learned quickly the paint was hard to move with blowing

straws. The students had a very hard time blowing into the straws. Some did better than others. I did have a variety of straws that were
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different sizes to see if that would help them create the artwork. The third thing I learned was taking notes and filling out the checklist

was harder with paint everywhere. Paint even got on mine my printed checklist one of the reasons I transfer my information on the

Google Docs version.

I would change the type of paint used. I think watercolor paint would be easier to move with blowing into the straw. I would also

use thick paper or maybe paint a canvas as well. I would also provide bubble wands to see if that would help students as well. I thought

the students enjoyed the activity and added to the artwork they created by using the other materials on the table. For example, adding

details with markers to their blowing paint artwork. It was very fun watching and helping them make artwork by blowing through straws.

Overall the students were able to move the paint but at the skill or level, I thought they would be able to. Some struggle more

than others with blowing the straw and moving the paint. The students learned if they used the same idea of blowing out candles the

paint moved better. So, I would remind them to blow like they were blowing out candles on their birthday cake.

I choose to do this lesson due to my experiences and my past lesson with the Jets. I did wind resistance with them last week. It

involved the students using a hair dryer moving a 3D object and measuring the distance with a tape measure. The students enjoyed so

I thought I would add art to it. I took my visual arts lesson plan and changed it to wind with paint.

In conclusion, I was able to connect and make memories with the Jets. I was able to see them struggle and have fun creating art.

I was able to see how each child was creative in a different way when they were making their artwork. I enjoyed doing this activity with

them. I enjoyed my time in the jets room. It was fun to see them throughout the spring semester and see them grow. I wish them the

best and hope they continue to grow.