Creative Design Fun

Overview

Curriculum Area: Art and Design
Level: Key Stage 1 (Year 2)

Lesson Duration: 45 minutes
Class Size: 20 students

Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to understand basic design principles and create their own simple and appealing product design.

Materials Needed

• A4 coloured papers
• Simple shapes cut-outs (squares, circles, triangles)
• Scissors (safety scissors for children)
• Glue sticks
• Stickers (variety of colours and shapes)
• Crayons and markers
• Sample product designs (pictures of toys, clothing patterns, food packaging)

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Welcome and Warm-up:

   • Gather the students in a circle. Ask them to think of their favourite toys and imagine designing their own.
   • Quick discussion: "What makes a toy look fun or appealing?" Guide them to think about colours, shapes, and creativity.

2. Objective Sharing:

   • Explain that today they will use simple shapes to create their own exciting product design.
   • Set the focus: "Today we are product designers!"

Main Activity (30 minutes)

Part 1: Introduction to Shapes and Colours (10 minutes)

• Explain the basic design elements: shapes and colours.
• Show samples of simple product designs. Ask students what shapes and colours they notice.
• Interactive Segment:
  • Encourage students to each pick a coloured paper and a shape cut-out.
  • Mix up the students in different groups (4 groups of 5) for interactive engagement.
  • Let them discuss within groups what colours and shapes they picked and explore combinations.

Part 2: Design Your Product (20 minutes)

• Students will use the materials provided to create their own product designs.

• Steps:

  1. Choose a 'product' theme (e.g., a toy, clothing item, book cover).
  2. Organise the shapes in appealing ways and glue them onto the coloured paper.
  3. Add details with crayons and markers.
  4. Enhance with stickers for extra appeal.

• Teacher's Role:

  • Walk around the classroom, offering positive feedback and guidance.
  • Encourage collaboration, and if any students struggle to focus, direct them individually towards hands-on tasks.

Closing (10 minutes)

1. Sharing and Feedback:

   • Invite each student to present their design.
   • Encourage classmates to share what they find appealing about each design.
   • Highlight the unique usage of different colour combinations and shapes.

2. Summing Up:

   • Reinforce the day’s lesson: "Different shapes and colours can help make our designs fun and exciting!"
   • Suggest that students think about simple changes they could make to their favourite toys using today’s design ideas.

3. Clean-up and Goodbye:

   • Supervise the group in tidying up workspaces and storing materials properly.
   • Conclude with a group clap and cheer for the great work done by all.

Additional Notes

• Adaptability: Encourage children who struggle with sitting still by involving them in distributing materials and tasks.
• Encourage verbal sharing and physical movement to keep restless students engaged.
• Celebrate all creativity and ideas to foster a positive learning environment and teamwork.

Engage students with a mindset that design is for everyone and can be incredibly fun with a little bit of creativity!