Kindergarten Arts Lesson

Plans
Chinese New Year
Length of Time: 50-60 minutes
This highly engaging Social Studies lesson on Chinese New Year is
integrated with elements of performing arts (drama).  This lesson is
appropriate for students in K-3, as it can be easily modified.

Chinese New Year - Fan Dance

Length of Time: 50-60 minutes
A hands-on lesson which integrates Social Studies concepts with
performing arts (dance). Students will delve into customs of Chinese
New Year by exploring traditional artifacts and dance.

Chinese New Year - Lion Dance

Length of Time: About 45 Minutes
This lesson is great for grades K-2.  It integrates Social Studies with
elements of visual and performing arts as the children create a Chinese
lion and a dance.

Foil Printing
Length of Time: About 20 Minutes
In this visual arts lesson, students will create a print using paint on foil
then add detail to the print.

Friendship - Accepting Differences

Length of Time: 40-50 minutes
This lesson on "Friendship" integrates Social Studies standards along
with Music, Dance, and Visual Arts. The lesson focuses on "accepting
differences" and is great for grades K-2.

Friendship - Conflict Resolution

Length of Time: 30-40 minutes
This lesson on Friendship  and Conflict Resolution integrates Social
Studies content along with Visual and Performing Arts (Theater) content.
A highly interactive lesson that is great for kindergartners as well as first
graders.

Shaving Syllables
Length of Time: 20-45 Minutes
In this visual arts lesson, students will use a unique medium to create
letters, words, and pictures that are easily erased and altered.

Upside Down Art

Length of Time: 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on grade level
This lesson will allow students to practice creating art from a unique
perspective while learning about Michelangelo.

Water Color Butterflies

Length of Time: About 30 Minutes
In this visual arts lesson, students will create a tye-dyed or water color
butterfly to show how colors mix.

Yarn Painting
Length of Time: 20 to 60 minutes depending on grade level and
design
This lesson will allow students to practice creating art using a unique
medium, yarn.