Texture and Patterns Fun

Overview

Age Group: Year 2 (6-7 years old)
Subject: Art and Design
Duration: 45 minutes
Curriculum Area: UK National Curriculum – Art and Design
Focus: Experiment with a range of materials to explore texture and patterns.

Objectives

• Explore and Experiment: Students will understand the concept of texture and pattern by using different materials.
• Creativity and Imagination: Encourage creative expression by crafting using mixed media.
• Collaboration: Work in pairs to explore different techniques and share their findings.

Materials Needed

• Assorted textured paper (e.g., corrugated, embossed)
• Fabric scraps (e.g., felt, cotton)
• Natural materials (leaves, twigs, dried flowers)
• Craft glue and glue brushes
• Scissors (age-appropriate, safety scissors)
• Large sheets of drawing paper or card
• Coloured pencils or crayons
• Textured sponges and brushes
• Aprons or old shirts for protection

Lesson Structure

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Welcome and Warm-Up

   • Greet the students and introduce the theme of the lesson: "Exploring Textures and Patterns".
   • Briefly discuss what texture and pattern are. Use simple language to explain:
     • Texture: How something feels (rough, smooth, bumpy).
     • Pattern: A repeated design or recurring sequence.

2. Show and Tell

   • Display different materials, asking students to describe the textures they see and feel.
   • Invite them to share ideas on how different textures and patterns make them feel or remind them of something.

Main Activity (25 minutes)

1. Exploration and Creation (15 minutes)

   • Task Overview:
     Students will work in pairs to create a textured collage with diverse materials.
   • Assign pairs and distribute materials. Provide each pair with a large sheet of drawing paper as a base.
   • Encourage pairs to explore how various materials can create different textures.
   • Guide them to make at least one pattern using any of the provided materials.
   • Walk around to assist and encourage students, prompting them to explain their choices and designs.

2. Reflection and Sharing (10 minutes)

   • Ask each pair to present their textured collage to the class.
   • Encourage them to talk about the textures and patterns they used and why they chose them.
   • Facilitate a short discussion on how using different materials can make artwork exciting and unique.

Conclusion (10 minutes)

1. Class Discussion

   • Reflect on what was learned about textures and patterns.
   • Ask: “What was your favorite material to work with and why?”

2. Clean-Up and Farewell

   • Direct students to tidy up their workspaces neatly.
   • Praise students for their creative efforts and collaboration.
   • Remind them briefly of the role texture and pattern play in everyday design and art.

Assessment

• Observation: Informally assess student engagement and creativity during the creation phase.
• Peer Feedback: During presentations, encourage students to offer positive feedback or comments on each other's textures and patterns.

Extension Ideas

• Nature Texture Hunt: Plan an outdoor activity where students can find natural textures (leaves, bark) and discuss ways to incorporate them in their artwork.
• Texture Rubbing Activity: Use crayons and paper to create rubbings from different surfaces in the classroom or outdoors to identify hidden patterns.

This lesson is crafted to foster creativity, tactile learning, and peer collaboration—aligned with the stimulating and explorative nature desired in Year 2 art education under the UK curriculum standards.