Lesson Notes By Weeks and Term v3 - Primary 1
Types of Crafts
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Types of Crafts
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Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Class: Primary 1
Term: 1st Term
Week: 3
Theme: Arts And Craft
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Watch on YouTubePupils should beable to: name different Craft works.. identify different Crafts in the home. produce a coloured diagram of a Craftitem.
Definition of Craft: A craft is an activity involving the creation of items by hand, often for decorative, practical, or traditional purposes. Crafts are usually made with skill and attention to detail, using various materials. In the Nigerian context, crafts are often deeply rooted in culture, tradition, and utility, passed down through generations.
Types of Crafts: Various types of crafts exist in Nigeria, each distinguished by the materials used and the techniques employed. For Primary 1, the focus will be on easily identifiable and common types.
Pottery (Ceramics): Explanation: This craft involves shaping clay into various forms and then baking or firing it to make it hard and durable.
Materials: Clay, water, fire (for firing). Nigerian
Examples: Clay pots (Ewedu, Fufu bowls): Used for cooking, serving food, or storing water.
Clay plates and bowls: Traditional eating utensils.
Decorative clay figurines: Small sculptures used for decoration.
Weaving: Explanation: Weaving is the process of interlacing two distinct sets of threads or strips of material at right angles to form a fabric or other object.
Materials: Raffia, cane, cotton, wool, threads, plant fibres. Nigerian
Examples: Woven mats (rugs): Used for sitting, sleeping, or drying items.
Baskets: Used for carrying goods, storage, or decoration. Traditional textiles (e.g., Aso-Oke, raffia cloth): Used for clothing, ceremonial attire, or home décor.
Carving: Explanation: Carving involves shaping a material by cutting, chiselling, or scraping away parts of it.
Materials: Wood, stone, ivory, gourds. Nigerian
Examples: Wooden sculptures: Figurines of people, animals, or abstract shapes used for decoration or religious purposes.
Carved stools and furniture: Traditional seating and household items.
Carved masks: Used in traditional ceremonies and festivals.
Carved gourds: Used as containers or musical instruments.
Beadwork: Explanation: This craft involves creating items by stringing, weaving, or sewing beads together.
Materials: Glass beads, plastic beads, seeds, shells, coral. Nigerian
Examples: Beaded necklaces and bracelets: Worn as jewellery or part of traditional attire.
Beaded hats and caps: Often worn by chiefs or for cultural events.
Beaded handbags or decorative items: Used for fashion or home décor. These examples cover common craft types that Primary 1 pupils can easily relate to their home and community experiences. --- Teacher Activities: Introduction (10 minutes): Teacher displays real craft items or clear pictures of various crafts (e.g., a clay pot, a small woven mat/basket, a simple carved wooden item, some beaded jewellery). Teacher asks pupils to observe the items and discuss what they see, focusing on how they were made and what materials were used. Teacher introduces the term "craft" as things people make with their hands using different materials, often with skill and for a purpose. Explanation and Identification (15 minutes): Teacher explains each type of craft (Pottery, Weaving, Carving, Beadwork) using simple language and showing relevant examples (real items or pictures). For each craft type, the teacher highlights the main material used (e.g., "clay for pottery," "raffia for weaving," "wood for carving," "beads for beadwork").
Teacher asks guiding questions: "Who has seen a pot like this at home? What is it used for?" "What is this basket made of?" "Do you know anyone who wears beads?" Activity: Craft Identification in the Home (10 minutes): Teacher asks pupils to think about their own homes and identify any craft items they have. Teacher encourages pupils to name the craft type and describe the item (e.g., "My mother has a woven mat," "We have a clay pot for water," "My aunt wears beaded necklaces"). Teacher facilitates a short class discussion where pupils share their observations.
Practical Activity: Drawing and Colouring a Craft Item (15 minutes): Teacher instructs pupils to choose one craft item they have discussed (e.g., a clay pot, a woven basket, a simple carved animal, a beaded necklace). Teacher demonstrates on the board how to draw a simple outline of one or two common craft items (e.g., a simple pot, a basket). Teacher guides pupils to draw their chosen craft item on a drawing book or sheet of paper. After drawing, the teacher instructs pupils to colour their diagram using crayons or colour pencils, encouraging them to use colours that resemble the real item or express their creativity. Teacher moves around the classroom to provide individual guidance and support.
Conclusion (5 minutes): Teacher reviews the different types of crafts discussed and their materials. Teacher asks pupils to hold up their coloured diagrams for a quick show-and-tell. Teacher praises pupils' efforts and summarises the importance of crafts.
Student Activities: Observe craft items/pictures and discuss their characteristics. Listen attentively to the teacher's explanation of different craft types. Participate in class discussions by naming crafts they know or have seen. Identify and describe craft items found in their own homes. Draw a selected craft item and colour it neatly. --- The teacher will guide pupils through these questions, providing immediate feedback and support.
Question: Name two types of crafts we discussed today.
Solution: Pottery and Weaving. (Other correct answers include Carving, Beadwork).
Commentary: This checks pupils' ability to recall and name different craft types. The teacher should encourage pupils to name any two from the lesson.
Question: If you see a pot made from clay in your kitchen, what type of craft is it?
Solution: Pottery.
Commentary: This assesses the pupil's ability to identify a craft based on its material and common location in a Nigerian home. The teacher can prompt them by asking, "What material is the pot made from?" Question: Which craft uses wood to make things like stools or animal shapes?
Solution: Carving.
Commentary: This question links a material (wood) and common craft products to a specific craft type, reinforcing the definition of carving.
Question: Draw a simple basket and colour it.
Solution: (Pupil draws a basic outline of a basket and colours it).
Commentary: This directly addresses the performance objective of producing a coloured diagram. The teacher should look for basic shape recognition and an attempt at colouring. Simple, recognizable drawings are sufficient at this level.
Question: What kind of craft involves putting small, colourful beads together to make a necklace?
Solution: Beadwork.
Commentary: This question checks understanding of beadwork by relating it to a common product (necklace) and its defining material (beads). --- Differentiation: Visual Aids: Provide more visual examples (real crafts or larger pictures) for pupils who are visual learners or those needing extra support.
Peer Support: Pair stronger learners with weaker ones during the drawing activity to provide gentle guidance and encouragement.
Remediation (for struggling learners): Simplified Identification: Provide flashcards with pictures of common craft items and ask pupils to simply point to the item when its name or craft type is mentioned.
Tracing Activity: Offer simple stencils or tracing sheets of craft items (e.g., a pot, a basket) for pupils who struggle with drawing, allowing them to focus on colouring and identifying.
Repetitive Naming: Engage in a short game where the teacher shows a craft item/picture, and the pupil repeatedly names the craft type (e.g., "Pottery, Pottery, Pottery").
Extension (for high-achieving learners): Detailed Drawing: Encourage advanced pupils to draw a more detailed craft item, perhaps including patterns or textures on their chosen craft. They could also draw multiple craft items.
Craft Storytelling: Ask pupils to briefly describe how a specific craft item (e.g., a mat or a pot) is used in their home or community, either orally or through a simple drawing sequence.
Material Exploration: Challenge them to name other materials that could be used for crafts, or to identify which craft uses materials like animal hides or metals (if they have encountered such items).
Cultural Preservation and Appreciation: Crafts are integral to Nigerian culture. By learning about pottery, weaving, and carving, pupils appreciate the rich artistic traditions of various ethnic groups (e.g., Igbo traditional pottery, Yoruba Adire cloth, Hausa woven mats). This knowledge fosters respect for cultural diversity and the skills of local artisans in their communities.
Economic Value and Livelihood: Many Nigerians earn a living through craft making. This lesson can spark an early understanding that crafts are not just decorative but also provide income for families and contribute to the local economy. For instance, knowing about woven baskets helps pupils understand how market women carry goods and how these baskets are sold. Environmental Awareness and Resourcefulness: Crafts often utilize locally available materials (clay from the earth, wood from trees, raffia from palms). This can introduce pupils to the concept of using natural resources sustainably and being resourceful in creating useful items, connecting to their immediate environment. For example, understanding that a clay pot comes from the earth. ---